Individuals with a disability are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people without a disability. In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the New York State Disability and Health Program has curated resources that both individuals and organizations may find useful to help prevent type 2 diabetes.
How can someone know if they are at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? Take a simple online test to assess risk and find information on how to reverse prediabetes. |
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) and Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) are covered benefits for New Yorkers with Medicaid. For more details check out this new one-page face sheet developed by NYS Medicaid: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/fact_sheets/docs/diabetes/english.pdf Joining the National Diabetes Prevention Program is one of the best ways to reverse prediabetes. The New York State Association of Independent Living Centers has partnered with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program to New Yorkers with Disabilities. For more information and to find a program near you visit https://ilny.us/programs/diabetes-prevention-program.
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