[HealthyTribes] National Diabetes Prevention Program - statewide list and upcoming training

[Epstein Andrew D]

Hi everyone,
HPCDP is working with partners throughout the state to expand the availability of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP), a lifestyle change program proven to prevent type 2 diabetes in adults at risk for developing diabetes. One of those partners, NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, is hosting a National DPP lifestyle coach training in Salem on Dec. 18-19 - for details, see below my signature in this email, and feel free to share this with others who might be interested.
A list of contacts in counties and tribes where the DPP is available is posted at www.healthoregon.org/takecontrol<http://www.healthoregon.org/takecontrol>. Scroll down to the National DPP section of the webpage for "Find a Diabetes Prevention Program in Oregon." There are also links to helpful tools and resources such as a prediabetes risk assessment. (Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes means a person is at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, as well as for heart disease and stroke. Most people who have prediabetes are not aware of it.)
I've spoken with several Healthy Communities coordinators recently about efforts to support the establishment or growth of these programs in their communities. Both Healthy Communities and TPEP program staff can also help  by spreading the word about the National DPP in conversations with community and health system partners. Smoking causes type 2 diabetes, and people who smoke are 30-40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers. For more information on the link between smoking and diabetes, visit http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/diabetes.html.
Please let me know if there are any questions about the National DPP or how you can help make these programs more available and widely used to prevent diabetes.
Thanks!
Andrew

Andrew Epstein, MPH, CHES

Community Programs Liaison | Diabetes Program Coordinator
Oregon Health Authority | Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Phone 971-673-2379 | Mobile 503-969-5816
andrew.d.epstein at state.or.us<mailto:andrew.d.epstein at state.or.us>


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DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training
Salem, Oregon
Thursday December 18-Friday December 19th, 2014

The NorthWest Senior and Disability Services is collaborating with the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory University to bring National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training to Salem, Oregon December 18th-19th, 2014.

DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training is a highly interactive, 2-day, in-person training with an expert DTTAC Master Trainer that provides your Lifestyle Coaches with the skills, knowledge and experience that they need to successfully facilitate the proven-effective lifestyle change program. DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training:

*  Features an interactive, small group format with hands-on practice in group facilitation techniques
*  Includes detailed review of the core and post-core National DPP curriculum, developed by CDC in collaboration with DTTAC
*  Offers continuing education credits for dietitians, certified diabetes educators, and nurses
*  Is open to organizations that have pending recognition or will apply for CDC recognition and includes the most up-to-date information on the recognition<http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/recognition/index.htm> process and the national program.
 Dates:        Thursday  December 18-Friday December 19th, 2014; 9:00 am - 5:00pm on Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00pm on Friday

Location:   NorthWest Senior and Disability Services 3410 Cherry Ave. NE Salem, Oregon n97309
Fee:            $750 per person (Online payment option is available. The fee includes all training materials. Participants will break for lunch on their own.)

Register:    Please contact DTTAC at dttac at emory.edu<mailto:dttac at emory.edu> for more information or click here to register: http://www.cvent.com/d/grqnh5


Learn more about DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training<http://www.tacenters.emory.edu/focus_areas/diabetes/lifestyle_coach_training.html>.

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