AMA applauds efforts in NC to reach residents with prediabetes

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Statement attributable to:
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
President, American Medical Association

“Through our work to confront the country’s increasing chronic disease burden, we know that reaching more patients with prediabetes is a vital part of the fight to prevent new cases of type 2 diabetes and improve the health of the nation. That’s why we’re excited by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s (Blue Cross NC) substantial investment to cover North Carolinians’ free access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). By eliminating the financial barrier, more patients throughout the state—particularly those who are disproportionally affected by type 2 diabetes—will benefit from this evidence-based program which has been shown to cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half.

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