At a glance
These resources provide strategies to support screening and testing for diabetes and prediabetes, and referral to type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management programs.
Webinars and other resources
Using electronic health records to support diabetes management and type 2 diabetes prevention
Electronic health records (EHRs) can be complicated. This webinar helps participants understand the importance of EHRs in supporting type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management and is based on CDC guidance. Information about ways to support health care providers using EHRs to screen for, diagnose, and manage prediabetes and diabetes is provided. Examples from the field and additional resources are included.
Increasing referrals to diabetes prevention and management programs
A health care provider referral can be an important predictor of enrollment in evidence-based prevention and management programs. Webinar participants will:
- Learn the benefits of increasing health system referrals to these programs.
- Understand different referral strategies.
- Identify strategies that increase referrals to programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) and diabetes self-management education and support.
More resources
Strategies to Increase Health System Referrals to Chronic Disease Prevention and Diabetes Management Programs - Full Report
This document identifies strategies shown to increase health system referrals to chronic disease programs or preventive services. Additionally, implementation considerations for type 2 diabetes prevention and management programs are provided.
Key takeaways
This overview presents strong, promising, and emerging evidence for strategies to increase health system referrals.
Strategy guides
These guides provide in-depth insights into specific referral strategies. Each includes real-world examples along with information on effectiveness and health outcomes.
This document highlights efforts by state and local health departments to market the National DPP to populations at risk for type 2 diabetes and to health care providers. It includes examples of successful strategies employed by three states and two counties.