Question of the Week Rationale 

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Rationale:

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Many of you have asked for the rationale behind the correct answer. We hear you and agree!

What a perfect way to information share and bring new concepts to light.  We appreciate our community of diabetes educators and the opportunity to keep learning together! 

Question of the Week – November 14th – test your knowledge before seeing answer below! 

Question:

Which of the following is true about prediabetes in the United States?

a. Only 40% of people with prediabetes know they have prediabetes

b. Medicare will provide payment for recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs starting in 2018.

c. Prediabetes can only be diagnosed with an A1c test

d. Prediabetes is not associated with any vascular complications

How did your answer compare?

Correct Answer: b. Medicare will provide payment for recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs starting in 2018

But why?

Rationale:

Currently, in the U.S., over 35% of people have prediabetes and only 7% know they are living with elevated blood glucose levels. Prediabetes is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke.  Over a 3-year period, 30% of people with prediabetes will be diagnosed with diabetes. However, we know that Diabetes Prevention Programs works to protect beta cells and slow progression.

Medicare will start funding CDC based recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs starting in April 2018. You can start a Diabetes Prevention Program in your community.  Let’s be a part of slowing down the epidemic of diabetes.

Learn more on our Prevention Resource Page.