Question of the Week & Rationale 

Our “Question of the Week” is created weekly by Coach Beverly to cover a variety of Diabetes related topics. The questions are designed to keep you current and prepare you for the CDCES® Exam.

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This week’s Rationale: Question of the Week – December 5th – test your knowledge before seeing answer below! 

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:

What best describes the elements of the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program?

a. Includes 16 weekly sessions followed by at least 6 monthly meetings.

b. Sessions must be taught by at least one licensed health care professional (RN, RD, PharmD etc.)

c. Pediatrics and adults with prediabetes can participate in the program.

d. A physician’s referral is required to participate in the Prevention Program.

Correct Answer:  Includes 16 weekly sessions followed by at least 6 monthly meetings.

Rationale: The CDC Approved Diabetes Prevention Program includes weekly meetings for the first 16 weeks within the first 6-month window and 6 monthly meetings in the last half of the year.

The sessions can be led by non-licensed life coaches such as community health workers, volunteers or educators who have completed a certified training for the Prevention Program.  Trained licensed personnel can also deliver the program.

Only overweight adults over the age of 18 can be admitted to the program and no physician’s referral is required.  This program is designed to be accessible for everyone.

For more information, please visit our Diabetes Prevention Program Resource Page.