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Practical Tips for Implementing the Diabetes Prevention Program in Clinical Practice.
Carolyn Bradner Jasik1,2, Elizabeth Joy3,4, Kimberly D Brunisholz5,6
1Omada Health, Inc., 500 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111, USA. Carolyn.jasik@omadahealth.com.
Current Diabetes Reports
|August 9, 2018
Summary
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) significantly reduces diabetes risk by 58%. Widespread Medicare coverage now makes this evidence-based lifestyle intervention accessible for eligible seniors, improving prediabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Prediabetes affects a large, often undiagnosed, population.
- The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a proven intervention reducing diabetes incidence by 58% over 3 years.
- The DPP is recognized by major health organizations like the AMA and CDC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the accessibility and importance of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) for prediabetes management.
- To inform healthcare providers about the need for screening and referral workflows for the DPP.
Main Methods:
- Review of evidence supporting the DPP's efficacy.
- Analysis of policy changes, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare coverage expansion.
- Discussion of implementation strategies for provider workflows.
Main Results:
- The DPP demonstrates a significant 58% reduction in 3-year diabetes incidence.
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased access to preventive services, including the DPP.
- Medicare coverage since 2018 has made the DPP widely available to eligible individuals aged 65 and older.
Conclusions:
- The DPP is an evidence-based, accessible, and frequently covered intervention for prediabetes.
- Healthcare providers must establish screening and referral processes to leverage the DPP for at-risk patients.
- Increased awareness and integration of the DPP can improve public health outcomes by preventing type 2 diabetes.
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