DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter

November 2024

Newsletter Highlights

November 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM

This collaborative aims to deliver resources and learning opportunities related to diabetes prevention and management for pharmacists and pharmacy teams, particularly focusing on the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program.

Who should attend: Any person/organization with an interest in diabetes prevention and management in the pharmacy setting. This could include, but is not limited to, pharmacy professionals providing DPP and DSMES services, pharmacy staff interested in learning more about diabetes prevention and management programs, pharmacy students/residents/interns, and pharmacy organizations.

Topics: Speakers and panelists from current DPP and DSMES sites in NC share how they got where they are today.

Happening Now On-Demand:

Prevention Priorities: Identifying and Reaching Priority Populations

Inequities in incidence and prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes have highlighted a need to focus prevention efforts on “priority populations”. This training will address the disproportionate effects of diabetes and prediabetes on certain populations of people. Learners will discuss defining and identifying priority populations in their communities and explore strategies to engage with these.

see flyer for registration and class details

Upcoming Advanced Lifestyle Coach Training Webinars:

Not one in the Same: Understanding health-related social needs and social determinants of health

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 12:00-1:30 PM

November 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM:

MDPP Webinar on Distance Learning

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Team will:

• Share information related to MDPP rules and requirements for distance learning
• Provide an overview of billing for distance learning sessions
• Discuss tips for successful implementation and present additional resources for distance learning 

Register for the MDPP November 2024 Distance Learning Webinar here.

November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM

CDC Office Hours:

Discuss the recently released guide:

• Outreach Materials and Tools to Help National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) Lifestyle Change Programs (LCPs) Engage Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in Referrals.

National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) and DPRP subject matter experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Download a Calendar Invite Here

Join the Call Here

Click on each logo for information on 2024 Diabetes Awareness Month

Focus on mental health this World Diabetes Day



CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation is hosting a free 90-minute webinar in honor of World Diabetes Day on November 14. An expert panel will discuss the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional well-being in diabetes care and management and answer your questions.

Keep Mental Health Top of Mind: Enhancing Emotional Wellness for People With Diabetes

Thursday, November 14, 20242:00–3:30 p.m. EST