Students together for an informal class.
·
5 Min Read

With no DPP in reach, a family medicine practice created its own

A family medicine practice created its own diabetes prevention program (DPP). The physician leading the project explains how patients are benefiting.

Prevention & Wellness
Overhead view of a group of people in a crowd.
·
5 Min Read

Mass General brings population health outreach to primary care

Population health coordinators help patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension improve outcomes.

Population Health
Physician takes notes as patient holds her midsection.
·
4 Min Read

Diabetes prevention saves big; find impact for your patient panel

Research shows lifestyle modifications can reduce annual medical expenditures by almost $2,700 for patients with prediabetes.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician weighing male patient on scale.
·
6 Min Read

Physicians praise online diabetes prevention program: “Finally”

A Utah health system is piloting an online intensive behavior counseling program for patients with prediabetes. Early returns show 5 percent weight loss.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician displaying prediabetes app on tablet for patient.
·
4 Min Read

Is the patient at risk for diabetes? It’s a $100 billion question

The U.S. spends more on diabetes than on any other condition, but tools to help physicians and patients prevent the disease are well within reach.

Prevention & Wellness
New Year 2017
·
5 Min Read

Resolved: 8 tips for a healthier lifestyle in 2017

Cut sugar, salt and stress. Know your type 2 diabetes risk. Move more, drink less, quit smoking and make your home smoke-free.

Prevention & Wellness
·
8 Min Read

Online DPP tackles challenges of location and participation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) has been proven effective at helping participants make substantial and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Prevention & Wellness
·
3 Min Read

Physicians, patients use online program to fight diabetes

An innovative preventive care program to fight type 2 diabetes spurs patients to make the necessary behavioral changes and gives care teams the data they need to keep their patients healthy.

Prevention & Wellness
·
5 Min Read

A physician's personal fight to prevent diabetes: Spreading the word

A family history of diabetes sends one physician to a prevention program. Her first-hand experience shows how access to information and support to make lifestyle changes benefits both patient and physician.

Prevention & Wellness