Diabetes Info
Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. About 1 in 10 people have diabetes in the U.S. 1 in 5 don’t know they have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. Diabetes can be managed. People who do not have diabetes can take steps to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. Iowa is part of a national effort for health promotion and chronic disease prevention and management.
Diabetes
Stop Diabetes Before It Starts
Type 2 diabetes puts you at higher risk for heart attack and stroke – and can cause problems with your kidneys, nerves, feet and eyes. But there is good news. If you can catch it at the early prediabetes stage, you can make a few simple lifestyle changes to prevent it from endangering your health.
Take the Quiz to Find Out if You Have Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are elevated, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. It’s more common than you may think. One in 3 adults have prediabetes. Do you?
Diabetes Prevention Resources
Did the quiz indicate you may be at risk? Don’t panic. Diabetes is highly preventable. But you do have to act early while you’re in the prediabetes stage. Depending on your quiz score, you may want to check in with your doctor to be certain about your risk of getting diabetes. Schedule a visit with your doctor to get your blood test today.
Prediabetes Screening Test - English
Prediabetes Risk Test In Other Languages:
Coverage Assistance
The toolkit below can assist Medicaid Agencies, Medicaid MCOs and Commercial Plans initiate coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
National Diabetes Prevention Program Coverage Toolkit
American Medical Association DPP - ROI Calculator
Medicare Coverage for Diabetes Prevention Programs
Nationally, Medicare covers the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to its Medicare Part B beneficiaries. If you would like more information on NDPP or find a MDPP near you.
Online Initial Lifestyle Coach and Advanced Trainings via Iowa-Based Master Trainer
Increase Screening, Testing and Referral
Diabetes Self-Management Education/Support (DSMES)
DSMES services provide people with diabetes with information and skills to manage the disease on a day-to-day basis. Tailored to individual needs, it is guided by evidence-based standards (CDC).
DSMES Toolkit - for providers
The purpose of the DSMES toolkit is to increase use of DSMES services among people with diabetes and promote healthcare provider referrals. Expanded use of DSMES can help ensure that all people with diabetes receive the support they need. The toolkit provides resources and tools in one place to assist with the development, promotion, implementation, and sustainability of DSMES services.
Outpatient DSMES Program State Certification
- Iowa HHS certifies diabetes outpatient education programs. Minimum criteria for quality programs are established through 641 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 9
- State Recertification Application for DSMES Programs
- State Initial Certification Application for DSMES Programs
- State-Certified Outpatient Diabetes Education Program Sites
Certification of a program is necessary to obtain reimbursement from Medicaid and some private insurers in the state of Iowa.