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WHAT IS PREDIABETES? Prediabetes is indicated by higher-than-normal blood glucose levels, but not high enough to beconsidered diabetes. Before developing type 2 diabetes, individuals usually have prediabetes. Anestimated 797,000 adult Arkansans have prediabetes and are at very high risk for developing type 2diabetes. Studies have shown that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay diabetes with modest weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical activity. Diabetes Prevention Recognition Programs have beenshown to be effective and cost-effective in helping individuals with prediabetes to lose weight andprevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a year-long program that teaches participants

Diabetes Management & Support

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT (DSMES) “The ongoing process of facilitating the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary for diabetes self-care, as well as activities that assist a person in implementing and sustaining the behaviors needed to manage his or her condition on an ongoing basis, beyond or outside of formal self-management training.“ National Standards of Diabetes Care, 2025 WHAT IS DSMES? On average, a person with diabetes spends less than 1% of their life with their health care team accessing services. DSMES is an evidence-based model that can help you make lifestyle changes essential to your diabetes management, such as: These changes can ultimately improve your confidence in diabetes management

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QUICK LINKS NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION RECOGNITION PROGRAM (DPP) LIFESTYLE CHANGE PROGRAM OVERVIEW Individuals with prediabetes are at higher risk of serious health problems, including: Having prediabetes doesn’t guarantee a person will develop type 2 diabetes. Participation in a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program can help people prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. PROVEN SCIENCE BASED PROGRAM Studies have shown that people with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program and lose 5% to 7% of their body weight through healthier eating and 150 minutes of physical activity per week can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people

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QUICK LINKS DIABETES IN ARKANSAS Diabetes is a serious and costly chronic illness. In 2017, there were approximately 307,385 people in Arkansas with a known diagnosis of diabetes. There is an estimated additional 70,000 people in Arkansas who do not know that they have diabetes. Every year an estimated additional 17,969 people in Arkansas are diagnosed with diabetes. There were 796,000 people in Arkansas who had blood sugar levels higher than normal (prediabetes), in 2017. Diabetes can also have a large financial impact on Arkansans. Diagnosed diabetes costs an estimated $3.1 billion in Arkansas each year. This includes direct cost as well as costs associated with serious complications including heart

ASBN – Insulin & Glucagon Admin Training Programs

Insulin & Glucagon Admin Training Programs Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as it existed on July 1, 2011, the 2011 Arkansas General Assembly passed a law pertaining to the administration of glucagon by trained volunteer school personnel to Arkansas public school students who are diagnosed with diabetes. Further, the 2015 Arkansas General Assembly passed a law pertaining to the administration of insulin by trained volunteer school personnel to Arkansas public school students who are diagnosed with diabetes. These laws allow trained volunteer school personnel in the absence of the school nurse to administer glucagon, insulin or both to a child diagnosed with diabetes in an

Arkansas Diabetes Advisory Council

Mission of the Council: is to reduce the economic, social, physical and psychological impact of diabetes in Arkansas by improving access to care and enhancing the quality of services by linking and maintaining effective network management relationships and implementing sound public health strategies. Purpose of the Council: Established in 1998, the Council is to provide leadership to reduce the burden of diabetes in Arkansas. The Council represents public and private partners to promote education, awareness, and quality of care to reduce the burden of complications. The Council advocates for legislation, policies, and programs to improve the treatment and outcomes of people with diabetes in Arkansas. Membership consists of: persons with diabetes (or their

Heart Disease Remains Arkansas’s Leading Killer: Know the Signs and Call 9-1-1

Little Rock, Ark. – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both the United Statesand Arkansas, claiming the lives of 8,531 Arkansans in 2024 alone. This is about one deathevery hour of the year. In recognition of American Heart Month, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) remindsArkansans that heart attacks often happen suddenly, and quick action by the patient orbystanders can mean the difference between life and death. According to Bala Simon, MD,DrPH, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and State Chronic Disease Director, “Heart diseasecontinues to be the leading cause of death in Arkansas. Recognizing heart attack symptomsearly and calling 9-1-1 right away allows emergency medical services and hospitals

Tuberculosis cases rise in Arkansas

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise in Arkansas for adult and pediatric populations. Arkansas Department of Health has recorded over 100 cases in the state as of Nov. 1, 2024, which is the first time in 15 years Arkansas has surpassed 100 TB cases in a year. TB is an airborne infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. The disease can be fatal, though, if not treated properly. Symptoms may include a cough for three weeks

Arkansas Minority Health Commission to host 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is hosting its 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. “Maternal Health in Arkansas–When Chronic Disease and Social Drivers Interact,” will be an in-person and live-streamed virtual event featuring panels and presentations from local, state, and national leaders, as well as a keynote speaker. Presenting from the Venue at West Wind in North Little Rock, speakers will discuss the impact both social determinants of health and chronic disease have on maternal health outcomes in minority communities. Covered topics include lived-experience stories from families impacted by loss,

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