Montana Diabetes Prevention Program Highlights and Updates
Upcoming Events
Fall Lifestyle Coach Workshop
Join us October 9,2024 for the Fall Lifestyle Coach Workshop. This workshop is a great opportunity for Montana Lifestyle Coaches to network with other coaches, listen to speakers on various topics, and participate in activities geared around the National DPP. This event will be held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort prior to the Diabetes Professional Conference.
Registration is now open! Please register by October 1st at:https://mdphhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwtiUNEabnRi8nk
Annual Montana Diabetes Professional Conference
The 27th Annual Montana Diabetes Professional Conference will be held Thursday, October 10th & Friday, October 11th, 2024 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The MT DPHHS Diabetes Program and the MT Coordinating Body of ADCES will co-host this exciting and informative conference that provides annual state-of-the-art training for healthcare professionals in diabetes prevention, education and clinical care.
For more information, visit our conference website at: https://www.umt.edu/ces/conferences/diabetes/
MDP Annual Award Nominations
As part of the Annual Diabetes Professional Conference, the Montana Diabetes Program recognizes healthcare professionals and organizations across the state who are going above and beyond in their diabetes management and prevention work. These awards will showcase healthcare professionals and/or organizations who are supporting positive change and making an impact to their communities and patients who are at risk for or living with diabetes.
We have several different awards that we will be presenting during the Thursday evening social, one of them is Lifestyle Coach of the Year. Please consider nominating a deserving lifestyle coach for the Lifestyle Coach of the year award. This award recognizes a National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach who has made an impact through their commitment, innovation, and delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program across Montana. Past recipients of this award include Liane Vadheim, Holy Rosary Healthcare (2022) and Tolly Patten, St. Peter’s Health (2023).
To nominate a healthcare professional or organization click here.
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Lifestyle Coach Spotlight
 Deb Bjorsness, MPH, BC-ADM, RD, CDCES, and DPP lifestyle coach was recently a speaker at the American Diabetes Associations 84th Scientific Sessions. Deb delivered a speech on Diabetes Self-Managment Education in the Wild West. Some highlights from her speech included the role of digital health, implementation feasibility and engagement, and increased DCES technology skill set and virtual DSMES services. Deb discussed her work with the Diabetes Digital Health Learning Network, which is a partnership with ADCES, Well Doc, and the Montana Diabetes Program.
Deb is a lifestyle coach at Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT. She has been a Lifestyle Coach for about 12 years and has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for 31 years.
Welcome!
The Montana Diabetes Prevention Program welcomes three newly contracted sites. Greater Valley Health Center, Living Independently Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT), and Livingston Healthcare.
For the updated site map visit Montana Diabetes Program (arcgis.com)
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Diabetes News
2024 DPRP Standards Go Live
As part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, the CDC with the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program, have released the 2024 DPRP Standards. The DPRP recognizes organizations who demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver National DPP LCP.
The DPRP standards have been developed through successful efficacy and effectiveness studies. Grounded in early research, the current standards also combine years of program evaluation, data analysis, additional studies, best practices, and expert options.
To achieve CDC recognition, organizations must provide evidence that they are following a CDC-approved curriculum and achieving meaningful results with patients based on established national standards. For more information, see the Standards for CDC Recognition at Salesforce.
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Helpful Information
MDPP Supplier Enrollment Technical Assistance Cohort
Currently being developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, the MDPP Supplier Enrollment Technical Assistance Cohort will provide a peer-to-peer learning opportunity with technical assistance and support. Beginning Fall 2024 CMS MDPP will host two meetings per month for six months, creating opportunity for supplier collaboration, answering supplier questions, and sharing best practices. For more information on how to participate visit July MDPP Bulletin (cms.gov).
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Save The Date
September 18-19, 2024, from 12-4PM EST
CMS will be hosting the first virtual Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Supplier Summit. During these two afternoon sessions, CMS will provide information about the program, offer technical assistance, and foster networking opportunities for prospective and existing suppliers. A registration link will be made available soon.
Follow the Links Below to Register:
Day 1: Day 2:
Action Guide for Pharmacists
This guide outlines ways that pharmacies can:
- Raise awareness of prediabetes and the National DPP among their patients at risk.
- Screen and test for prediabetes and refer people with prediabetes to a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program participating in the National DPP.
- Deliver the National DPP lifestyle change program.
Pharmacist Action Guide
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