December 2015
Prediabetes:
A growing workforce issue with serious health and cost conseqences

Prediabetes written on a book. Medical concept.
1 in 3 U.S. Adults has prediabetes. 
Most don't know it.
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.  
Without intervention,  15-30% of people with  
prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.  
People with diagnosed diabetes incur on average 2.3 times the medical expenses of comparable people without diabetes. The largest portion of these expenditures is for treatment of complications.

Diabetes at Work, Resources for Employers and Employees
There is Good News!
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is on the Shore
 
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is a proven lifestyle change program that can help prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes. It helps people lower their risk by teaching them how to improve food choices and increase physical activity.
How does it work?
  • People work with a trained lifestyle coach in their community or online to learn the skills needed to make lasting lifestyle changes.
  • Participants learn to eat healthy, and add physical activity into their lives.
  • They learn to manage stress, stay motivated and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes
Registration is open!
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Start Date- January 6th

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Start Date- January 11th

Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm
Start Date- January 18th
(open to employees AND the public)

The year-long Diabetes Prevention Programs meet weekly for 6 months, and then monthly for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is required and there are certain eligibility requirements. Find out more at www.midshorehealth.org Stay tuned for programs coming to Kent County and Talbot County this spring!

Nicole Morris, MS, RN, CWWS
Regional Lead
Healthiest Maryland Businesses
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