DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter


January 2022
Newsletter Highlights
Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) Webinar
Advanced Coach Training (ACT) Opportunity on January 27, 2022
FDA's Nutrition Toolkit for Health Educators
FDA resource guide for health educators to guide participants with healthy choices
Update Program Information to Receive DPP Referrals
Keep DiabetesFreeNC up to date with you current DPP information
DiabetesFreeNC Resources
FREE lifestyle coach guides! Request yours today
Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) Webinar
All Foods Can Fit: Understanding the Nutrition Approach of the National DPP

Thursday, January 27 1:00-2:00pm

The NC Division of Public Health is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for trained and practicing lifestyle coaches offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to participate in a series of FREE advanced lifestyle coach training webinars. These trainings are made available to you by Emory’s Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). These trainings are designed to complement your National DPP lifestyle coach training and to enhance competencies as a trained lifestyle coach. Use the link to the right, to access the trainings for free.

If you are new to the Emory Centers Training Portal, please create an account first to complete registration.
FDA's Nutrition Toolkit for Health Educators
This toolkit is designed to help Health Educators teach participants about nutrition labels and healthy food choices. Realistic resources about shopping, food preparation, and eating out are highlighted in the toolkit.
Update Program Information to Receive DPP Referrals
Keep us Informed!
Use DiabetesFreeNC’s online program update form regularly to update your program's contact information, upcoming class dates and times, class modality (e.g., in person, combination), Spanish class availability, and other information. The DPP Navigator team will use this information when communicating with referred individuals about DPPs available to enroll participants.
DiabetesFreeNC Resources
FREE Lifestyle Coach Guides

The DPP Lifestyle Coach Guide: Innovative Strategies for North Carolina Diabetes Prevention Programs is a best-practice guide for CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coaches and Program Coordinators.

View an electronic copy here.
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