Digging into NDPP Marketing!

Did you know that the CDC/NDPP has an AWARD WINNING Prediabetes Ad campaign?  Check out the example below–one of many! This particular ad speaks to a very common experience among our participants…”I’m a busy Mom!” (or simply…”I’m too BUSY to track, take care of myself, eat right, choose healthy foods, etc”). But this is not

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State of Wellness Resources! A Treasure of Tools!

Have you visited the State of Wellness Resources Page lately? If not, take a ride through this site! As the NDPP web page reorganizes and updates resources, we are doing the same. So many new tools and/or updated tools to support your work in the NDPP! And we know your dedication and excellence in the NDPP

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Participant Recruitment 101!

One area of interest that has “risen to the top” for many of our NDPP colleagues is participant recruitment. Many wonder, “We have phenomenal coaches along with logistics, schedules, and locations lined up, BUT we need to build our roster(s)!” Remember, we at the State of Wellness recommend a goal of starting with a class

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NDPP Program Coverage Toolkit….Working With Payors!

In order to maintain a sustainable Diabetes Prevention Program, it’s crucial our DPP organizations/program leaders explore partnerships and reimbursement. This can include Employers, Commercial Plans, Medicaid, and Medicare–all of whom can help grow your rosters, thereby expanding the DPP, but also reimbursing the cost of your program, increasing sustainability! But many are curious how to

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Prevent T2 Quick Guide: Tips to Reach and Stay at a Healthy Weight

As participants engage in your DPP and begin their lifestyle change journey, it is not uncommon for some to experience challenges along the way! A great resource you may want to introduce early in your DPP, or if participants begin experiencing slowed/plateaued weight loss, or weight gain, is the “Prevent T2 Quick Guide”. Here, participants

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CDC Workplace Health Resource Center: Promoting the NDPP!

As program providers, we know how valuable the DPP is in improving the health of our nation’s workforce. “The CDC Workplace Health Resource Center (WHRC) is a one-stop shop for workplace health promotion that gives employers resources to create a healthy work environment. It has credible tools and step-by-step resources employers can use to tailor

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Walking Your Program Through Privacy Requirements

As we prepare to launch or continue providing the DPP to our communities, the DPRP reminds all of us that managing our participants’ Private Health Information (PHI) is crucial! As outlined in the 2018 DPRP Standards, page 4: “It is the organization’s responsibility to be versed in and to comply with any federal, state, and/or

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Rubber Bands Drinking Water

One of my favorite parts of training Lifestyle Coach to deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program is hearing all the creative ways they share to overcome challenges.  Today we heard a great idea to help a person remember to drink enough water throughout the day.

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