DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

VINE hosts the Diabetes Prevention Program and is working to adapt the program to make it more inclusive for people with mobility challenges. Working in partnership with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), our aim is to make this evidence-based program more inclusive of people with prediabetes who:

• Have pain or discomfort due to health conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, or osteoporosis.
• Use a cane, walker, or wheelchair or other tools to aid their mobility.
• Experience barriers to movement including fear of falling, inability to access certain spaces, or find it difficult to shop, prepare meals, or be physically active.

Your Participation is Important!
If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes and can relate to any of the above descriptions, this program may be for you. Together with experts from MDH, the CDC, and the University of Minnesota Extension, VINE’s free Diabetes Prevention Program provides a full year of ongoing support from trained lifestyle coaches and other participants. Information learned through this project will help both you and others with prediabetes enjoy a healthier lifestyle and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Call Katie at (507) 386-5591 for more information and to register.

Partnership:
VINE is partnering with the MDH and the CDC to make these changes by:
• Partnering with curriculum experts from the University of Minnesota, Extension
• Piloting the changes in the classroom
• Collecting feedback from program participants

More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diabetes is a disease that can be accompanied by other health complications, like heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney damage (nephropathy), eye damage, foot damage, hearing impairment, skin conditions, and Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis can come at a high cost to individuals’ health and pocketbooks.

Since the early 2000s, research has shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented. If diagnosed with prediabetes, one still has a chance to turn things around. Through lifestyle change interventions such as increased physical activity, health food intake, and moderate weight loss, people can prevent or significantly delay type 2 diabetes.

Research shows that diabetes is associated with a strong increase in the risk of physical disability. Diabetes and prediabetes can increase the risk of disability or limitation in three areas:
1. Mobility, like walking or climbing stairs
2. Activities of Daily Living (ADL), like getting dressed and bathing
3. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), like preparing meals and doing housework

These three concepts describe the kinds of lifestyle arenas on which we focus during the DPP, each pertinent to diabetes prevention. If someone is limited or disabled in mobility, ADL, or IADL, there may be more barriers to overcome in preventing type 2 diabetes than those without disability. While a prediabetes diagnosis can be an opportunity for improvement, it is more difficult for those with limited mobility. Therefore, VINE takes seriously the work of diabetes prevention, particularly in populations that have mobility limitations.

To learn more, contact Katie at (507) 386-5591

Risk Factors:
One in three people may be at risk of type of type 2 diabetes. So, what puts a person at risk?
• 45 years or older
• Male
• Overweight
• Ever having gestational diabetes or given birth to a 9+ lb. baby
• Being physically active less than 3 times a week
• History of diabetes in immediate biological family
• Although it’s unclear why, people of certain races – including blacks, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and some Asian American are at higher risk

There are lots of things that can put you at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The good news is simple lifestyle changes can help you reduce that risk. The Diabetes Prevention Program will teach you how to make those changes and can help you cut your risk in half.

Take the Risk Test:

If your risk test result is 5 or higher, talk with your health care provider about getting an A1c hemoglobin blood test. Guided by a provider, blood test results help individuals determine proper next steps for health and wellness.

TAKE THE TEST>

Are you:
• 18+
• Overweight or obese (BMI equal to or greater than 25)
• At high risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes
• All abilities welcome

Informational Session:
• Join us to learn more about the program, its benefits, and to meet the coaches.
• Informational session will be held at SMILES Center for Independent Living Wednesday, May 30 from 3:30-4:30 pm

To register, call Katie at 507-386-5591.

Class:
Our new session begins Wednesday, June 20 at SMILES Center for Independent Living from 3:30-4:30 pm
To register, call Katie at 507-386-5591.

Videos about the Program:

• Learn more about the DPP curriculum changes here: READ

VINE in the News:
• Read the Free Press article about the positive impact of local and statewide diabetes prevention efforts: READ
• Hear about the program from two 2017-18 program participants and one of VINE’s certified lifestyle coaches: WATCH

Programs in the Community:
• Search the Juniper database for evidence-based programs in your area: yourjuniper.org
• You may consider searching for Diabetes Prevention Programs (DDP) or Diabetes Self-Management Programs (DSMP), which is also referred to as Living Well with Diabetes.