Diabetes Dateline
Spring/Summer 2008

NDEP News

Diabetes Curriculum

The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) has developed a multigenerational curriculum to help African American families and communities prevent diabetes through healthy eating and increased physical activity. Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention was developed for community-based organizations, faith-based communities, diabetes educators, and other program leaders and contains

• a dozen 60- to 90-minute interactive modules focusing on physical activity, nutrition, and diabetes prevention
• a leader’s guide
• evaluation tools
• an accompanying CD-ROM with free materials to enhance the program

To download a free copy of the curriculum, go to www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/power_to_prevent.htm or call 1–888–693–6337 to order a copy. Shipping and handling fees may apply.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

The NDEP is urging people at high risk for type 2 diabetes to take small steps to lower their risk for the disease and serious complications. The Ten Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes lists include useful tips about making healthy food choices daily and creative ideas for becoming more physically active. Target audiences include African Americans, www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/ten-ways-african-americans.pdf; Hispanics/Latinos, www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/ten-ways-hispanics-latinos.pdf; and American Indians, www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/ten-ways-american-indians.pdf.

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NIH Publication No. 08–4562
August 2008