The MDPP Expanded Model  Resource Page

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program expanded model is a structured intervention with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes in individuals with an indication of prediabetes. The clinical intervention consists of a minimum of 16 intensive “core” sessions of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved curriculum furnished over six months in a group-based, classroom-style setting that provides practical training in long-term dietary change, increased physical activity, and behavior change strategies for weight control. After the completing the core sessions, less intensive follow-up meetings furnished monthly help ensure that the participants maintain healthy behaviors. The primary goal of the expanded model is at least 5 percent weight loss by participants. The National DPP is based on the results of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study found that lifestyle changes resulting in modest weight loss sharply reduced the development of type 2 diabetes in people at high risk for the disease.

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Expanded Model Resource Page – a complete listing of the most recent documents outlining regulations to provide and receive reimbursement for MDPP.

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Fact Sheet – nice summary of all the steps involved to seek reimbursement

Medicare Reimbursement Application 2018- to apply for reimbursement, recognized prevention sites need to complete this application.

Happy International Women’s Day!

We are so happy to celebrate International Women’s Day today by honoring the girls of Just One Person! We have the opportunity to partner with this incredible organization to make our Pancreas Partner teaching tool. 

Just One Person is a model sustainable program that prepares girls in rural Kenya for post secondary opportunities, helping? them develop economic independence that will guide them  on the path out of poverty.

Although we believe everyday is women’s day, we are happy to celebrate all the wonderful women at Just One Person and in our Diabetes Education Services community!

You can support the girls are Just One Person by donating here:

Just One Person

Or you can purchase our fun teaching tool that helps you demonstrate the job of the pancreas. The Pancreas Partner is made from traditional African fabrics and handcrafted by high school girls participating in Just One Person, an empowerment program for girls in rural Kenya. All profits are donated to www.justoneperson.org.

Pancreas Partner

 

 

Companion Medical has now developed a “Smart” InPen system which allows persons with type 1 diabetes to inject insulin and monitor their data via the app on their phone. The same size as a traditional insulin pen, this device gives freedom to those with Type 1 who typically would need to wear a device. 

As healthcare professionals, the app will generate reports of dose history and insulin temperature to help you better assist in your clinical practice. 

Although this pen is currently only for patients 12 and under, the hope is that the invention will lead to continued development in diabetes care and technology. 

To learn more about the InPen System please enjoy this article below:

“Smart InPen device launches in the US” – Diabetes.co.uk

 

Imagine a contact lens that you could wear that would light up if your glucose levels were high?

Many of you have probably heard about the first initial attempt at glucose monitoring contact lenses. However, the new lens, developed by South Korean researchers, has corrected many of the initial issues. 

The newly crafted lens is not only more comfortable on the eye, but has wireless operation that monitors glucose levels in your tears! Although the lens may not be available for more than 5 years, we are happy to welcome the technological development in diabetes care. 

To learn more about the new contact lens please click on the article below:

New glucose-monitoring contact lens addresses prior design issues – Diabetes.co.uk

Let’s make exercise more fun! 

At Diabetes Education Services, we love listening to music while we exercise! Coach Beverly always plays music when we do our 2:00 p.m. strengthening exercises.

Studies now reveal that listening to music while you exercise can make the experience almost 30% more pleasurable! 

“The brain mechanisms that underlie the psychological effects of auditory stimuli during physical activity are hitherto under-researched; particularly so in ecologically valid settings,” the study authors note.

For those of us who hate going to the gym, try making a fun workout playlist to keep you motivated!

To learn more about the benefits of music in exercise click the article below:

“Music makes us enjoy exercise more, finds brain study” – Medical News Today

Congratulations to Michelle White!

“Thank you doesn’t feel like enough to tell Beverly how much I appreciate her educational sessions. I had previously taken the CDCES exam three times and failed by two or three points. After purchasing her  CDCES prep bundle, I took a month to study using her webinars/sessions. I took my fourth test on 02/07/2018 and passed!!! I know I wouldn’t have been able to pass on my own.

The CDCES exam is harder than the NCLEX!! Beverly doesn’t just give you the technical and practical information needed to be an educator, she teaches you how to look beyond the medication and formulas and see the patient as a person. The material covered in her sessions is thorough and up to date.  The educational sessions, boot camps, and the CDCES app make passing a sure bet.

But more importantly, Beverly’s passion concerning Diabetes Education spills over and makes one a better educator. I wish I would have began studying with her when I first started on my diabetes education journey in 2015. Both myself and my patients have gained so much from her lessons. 

Again I can’t thank her enough and recommend everyone preparing to take the exam should study with Bev!!!”

– Michelle L. White BSN, RN, CDCES

DiaBingo | FREE Diabetes Bingo

Hello Diabetes Education Service Community,

We are pleased to make this fun and educational game available for download (since we are currently not selling the physical version on our site). The player and instructor cards are available for download in English and Spanish after testing your knowledge below.

You are welcome to customize these questions as needed to make it relevant to your group! Enjoy a few sample question below!

Test your DiaBingo Knowledge: 

Enjoy Sample Questions Quiz and Download

Download DiaBingo 

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15% off ALL Online University Courses – through this Friday, February 16th at midnight.

Use Coupon Code 15Love

To celebrate our 20 year anniversary, what better time show our appreciation than the week of Valentine’s Day.

To our superstar students, subscribers and community of educators, we truly couldn’t have done it without you! 

To show our love and gratitude, we are offering an array of free gifts and resources this week. We can’t begin to thank you for joining the Diabetes Education Services community! 

Use coupon code 15Love to save 15% off ALL our nationally accredited Diabetes Ed Online courses.

Customer Appreciation Week | FREE PocketCards Today! 

As we continue to celebrate our customers this week, today we would like to offer our students a FREE Updated Medication Pocketcard!

Just fill out this short quiz with your full address and any feedback you may have for us! 

FREE Medication PocketCard Form

 

 

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Coach Beverly has made it her mission to not only educate but support the Diabetes Community in the hopes of promoting excellence in diabetes care.

Please enjoy our FREE resource offerings!

15% off ALL Online University Courses – through this Friday, February 16th at midnight.

Use Coupon Code 15Love

To celebrate our 20 year anniversary, what better time show our appreciation than the week of Valentine’s Day.

To our superstar students, subscribers and community of educators, we truly couldn’t have done it without you! 

To show our love and gratitude, we are offering an array of free gifts and resources this week. We can’t begin to thank you for joining the Diabetes Education Services community! 

Use coupon code 15Love to save 15% off ALL our nationally accredited Diabetes Ed Online courses.

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