DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter



September 2026

Newsletter Highlights

NC Updates

NC Diabetes Prevention and Management Pharmacy Collaborative

NC Diabetes Advisory Council Meeting

Resources and Opportunities

Specific Resources, Save the Dates, and More!

DPP Lifestyle Coach Spotlight

Tiffany McLean, FirstHealth

NC Updates

Thank you to all who attended the August NC Diabetes Prevention and Management Pharmacy Collaborative.


If you attended, please take the evaluation here.

Remember to claim your NC-CEs with NCAP by September 8, 2026!

Email Meg Sargent if you need the link or instructions for NC-CE submissions.


Next collaborative will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 10:00 AM.

Please register here!


Friday, October 9, 2026

NC Diabetes Advisory Council Meeting

In-person and virtual options

Register for the October NC Diabetes Advisory Council meeting here.

Resources and Opportunities

General Resources and Opportunities

CDC Calls

CDC DPRP Office Hours

September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET!

This month features an "Ask an Expert" session, where you can pose your questions regarding the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) and DPRP.

Join Here!

CDC/CMS Webinar: Medicare DPP Once-Per-Lifetime Limit Removal

Join CMS on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1:00PM ET for a webinar where the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Team will discuss the removal of the MDPP Once-Per-Lifetime Limit. This webinar covers the background on this policy change and highlights rules and considerations for MDPP service delivery.

 

Register for the Webinar on Removal of the Once-Per-Lifetime Limit Here

DPP Lifestyle Coach Spotlight

Tiffany McLean

FirstHealth

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Tiffany McLean, MAEd, CHE! A health education specialist and lifestyle coach with FirstHealth Community Health Services. Tiffany’s encouragement, compassion and ability to motivate participants have made a meaningful impact on those taking part in the Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program.


Tiffany goes above and beyond to create a supportive and encouraging environment where participants feel motivated to reach their goals, overcome challenges and celebrate their progress. Her dedication helps participants build confidence and make lasting lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes.


Thank you, Tiffany, for being such a dedicated champion for your participants and for the DPP!

You can nominate a DPP lifestyle coach in your organization who is doing great work!

Nominations will be featured in future editions of the DiabetesFreeNC DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter.

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