Who is a candidate for diabetes prevention?
An estimated 80 million Americans have prediabetes, yet only one in 10 is aware of it. Few patients take advantage of a prevention program like the Diabetes Prevention Program that can help them avoid type 2 diabetes. Eligibility for participation in the evidence-based program is open to overweight and obese adults who have a recent blood test that scores in the prediabetic range, or who score nine or more points on the CDC's prediabetes screening test. Have your patients or clients call 1-800-DIABETES to find Diabetes Prevention Programs in Colorado.
Diagnosis | Hemoglobin A1c | Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dl) | Oral glucose tolerance test (mg/dl) |
---|---|---|---|
Diabetes | 6.5% or higher | 126 or higher | 200 or higher |
Prediabetes | 5.7% to 6.4% | 100 to 125 | 140 to 199 |
Normal | About 5% | 99 or lower | 139 or lower |
Criteria | Points for “yes” answer | ||
---|---|---|---|
Is a female who had a baby weighing nine pounds or more at birth. | 1 | ||
Has a sister or brother with diabetes. | 1 | ||
Has a parent with diabetes. | 1 | ||
Has a body mass index of 27 or greater. | 5 | ||
Is younger than 65 and gets little to no exercise on a typical day. | 5 | ||
Is between 45 and 64 years old. | 5 | ||
Is 65 or older. | 9 |
Sources: “Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program: Standards and Operating Procedures,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sept. 2, 2011 (link); “Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes,” National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health, updated Aug. 29, 2012 (link); “CDC Prediabetes Screening Test,” National Diabetes Prevention Program (link)
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