Patient Referrals to DPP have Benefits to Your Practice
Referrals to a lifestyle change program, like DPP, can reinforce information on weight
loss, diet, and exercise you provide patients during office visits. DPP can increase
patient understanding of healthy lifestyles, heart health, and diabetes [1]. To refer
patients, use the
PreventT2 Referral Form.
Evidence-Based Lifestyle Change Program
Research shows that this lifestyle change program works. A randomized, controlled clinical
trial showed that completions of this lifestyle change program reduced participants
changes of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 % compared to placebo.
DPP lifestyle change programs focuses on changing certain habits and behaviors. Topics
covered in the program include: Healthy Eating, Exercise, Problem Solving, Keys to
Healthy Eating Out, Stress Management, Ways to Stay Motivated, Food Preparation and
Recipe Modification, Handling Holidays, Vacations, and Special Events, Preventing
Relapse, Heart Health, A Deep-dive at Type 2 Diabetes, and Stepping up to Physical
Activity [1].
CDC Recognized
Diabetes Prevention Programs in Wyoming are CDC recognized, and use a CDC approved
curriculum and trained coaches. CDC program review ensures that these lifestyle change
programs meet quality standards.
CDC recognized programs must submit data on participant attendance, changes in weight,
and physical activity [1]. To learn more about the CDC Recognition Program standards
and Operating Procedures click
here.
