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When should patients with prediabetes be referred to an evidence-based lifestyle change program?

How to screen for and manage prediabetes in patients.
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When Should Patients with Prediabetes Be Referred to an Evidence-based Lifestyle Change Program?

People who have prediabetes have up to a 50% chance of developing diabetes over the next 5 to 10 years. That is why it is important to screen for prediabetes and refer your high-risk patients to the National DPP lifestyle change program. Dr. Christopher S. Holliday, Director of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, offers tips and resources to help patients with prediabetes. 

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About the Expert

Dr. Christopher S. Holliday, Director of our Division of Diabetes Translation

Christopher S. Holliday

PhD, MPH, MA, FACHE

Dr. Holliday is Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) in CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, where he provides leadership and strategic direction for the science and programs conducted in DDT to prevent type 2 diabetes, prevent diabetes complications, reduce health disparities, and improve the health of all people with diabetes.


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