KDN Action Teams

KDN has four active action teams that develop strategic priorities
to improve diabetes outcomes across Kentucky.

Diabetes Prevention Action Team

Co-Chair:

Janet Cowherd
janetf.cowherd@lcdhd.org

Co-Chair:

Danielle Augustin
deau222@uky.edu

Purpose

This action team focuses on evidence-based strategies for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and seeks to partner with other organizations and entities also working on this issue.

Goals

Increase, Promote, and Facilitate:

Awareness of and screening for PREDIABETES
Evidence-based lifestyle change programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
Referrals to DPP
Training opportunities for DPP coaches
DPP reimbursement strategies

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Diabetes Prevention Action Team Efforts Include:

Sharing ideas, information, successes, and barriers among healthcare professionals, payers, employers, the public and other interested advocates to expand DPP availability across Kentucky

BY INCREASING THE:

Public service awareness messages about PREDIABETES, the need to be screened, and the availability of DPP
Number of healthcare professionals who provide screening and referral for PREDIABETES
Number of Kentucky CDC-recognized DPP organizations and supporting their sustainability
Tracking and sharing of DPP locations and class offerings
Attendance at DPP sessions
Coverage of DPP as a health benefit... and more

Diabetes Prevention Program

Tools and Resources

The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an evidence-based program proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. DPP is designed for people with PREDIABETES or at high risk for developing diabetes.

Find local, state, and national DPP resources here.

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