Important COVID-19 Notice
Your patient’s health and safety is of the utmost importance. During this time, we suggest you follow federal
and local COVID-19 guidance regarding in-person gatherings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, programs have been adapted to virtual delivery. For questions regarding the National DPP lifestyle change program, visit the National DPP Customer Service Center.
Your patient’s health and safety is of the utmost importance. During this time, we suggest you follow federal and local COVID-19 guidance regarding in-person gatherings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, programs have been adapted to virtual delivery. For questions regarding the National DPP lifestyle change program, visit the National DPP Customer Service Center.
Clinicians across North Carolina are taking a stand
against type 2 diabetes. You can, too.
Clinicians across North Carolina are taking a stand against type 2 diabetes. You can, too.
FOR CLINICIANS
Learn about the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program, including the evidence, curriculum and how to start referring patients.
Review three convenient ways to refer your patients to a National DPP lifestyle change program.
Create a referral form using this sample template. Work with your appropriate internal departments (e.g., legal, risk, IT) to create a referral process for your organization that is compliant with applicable laws.
Codes for Prediabetes Screening
Reference some of the relevant ICD-10 and CPT® codes for documenting diagnosis and billing related to diabetes prevention.
Actionable suggestions to learn how to use your electronic health record (EHR) to identify and manage patients at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes Identification and Management Protocols
Follow these steps to help identify and manage patients with prediabetes.
Get answers on common patient questions about prediabetes and the National DPP lifestyle change program.
Review this fact sheet summarizing a sampling of studies conducted on the National DPP lifestyle change program over the past 20 years.
Utilize this flyer to learn the process for how information flows between the clinical care team and the National DPP lifestyle change program provider.
Add this banner to your organization’s website to spread the word about DiabetesFreeNC. Three sizes available.
FOR YOUR PATIENTS (Color printing recommended)
FOR YOUR PATIENTS
(Color printing recommended)
Share this quick test with your patients to learn if they are at risk for prediabetes.
Customize and send this letter to patients with prediabetes to refer them to a National DPP lifestyle change program.
FOR CLINICIANS
Learn about the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program, including the evidence, curriculum and how to start referring patients.
Review three convenient ways to refer your patients to a National DPP lifestyle change program.
Create a referral form using this sample template. Work with your appropriate internal departments (e.g., legal, risk, IT) to create a referral process for your organization that is compliant with applicable laws.
Codes for Prediabetes Screening
Reference some of the relevant ICD-10 and CPT® codes for documenting diagnosis and billing related to diabetes prevention.
Actionable suggestions to learn how to use your electronic health record (EHR) to identify and manage patients at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes Identification and Management Protocols
Follow these steps to help identify and manage patients with prediabetes.
Get answers on common patient questions about prediabetes and the National DPP lifestyle change program.
Review this fact sheet summarizing a sampling of studies conducted on the National DPP lifestyle change program over the past 20 years.
Utilize this flyer to learn the process for how information flows between the clinical care team and the National DPP lifestyle change program provider.
Add this banner to your organization’s website to spread the word about DiabetesFreeNC. Three sizes available.
FOR YOUR PATIENTS (Color printing recommended)
FOR YOUR PATIENTS
(Color printing recommended)
Share this quick test with your patients to learn if they are at risk for prediabetes.
Customize and send this letter to patients with prediabetes to refer them to a National DPP lifestyle change program.
This information is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a physician; it offers no diagnoses or prescription. No endorsement is implied or intended by the American Medical Association or the North Carolina Medical Association of any third-party organization, product, drug, or service. Adherence to a lifestyle change program may not achieve desired diabetes results in every situation. The ultimate judgment regarding the appropriateness of any specific therapy must be made by the physician and the patient in light of all the clinical factors. The patient should check with their insurance provider for exact lifestyle change program costs and/or rates.
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