Do your patients know their risk for prediabetes and diabetes? Statistically, one in three adults and half of the elderly in your community have prediabetes and 90% of them do not know that they have it and are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.¹ You can help them prevent diabetes by assessing their risk and recommending lifestyle changes. 

HOW TO TEST FOR PREDIABETES RISK

1. Spread the word about how your pharmacy is making a difference.
   • Print and distribute the Prediabetes Fact Sheet for Patients to patients.
   • Post the copy below on your pharmacy’s Facebook page: 
     • Are you at risk for Prediabetes? Stop by our pharmacy to take the Prediabetes Risk Test, and we’ll help you take control of your health. 
   • Download and use the accompanying social graphics.
2. Print copies of CDC Prediabetes Risk Test (English and Spanish) and review the questions with your pharmacy team.
3. Decide how your pharmacy will use the risk test:
   • Distribute tests only:
     • Distribute the Prediabetes Risk Tests to adults who visit your pharmacy. The test helps you assess your patient’s risk for prediabetes. For those who score 5 or higher, let them know about their risk and advise on how to make healthier lifestyle choices.
   • Distribute tests and connect with providers: Distribute the Prediabetes Risk Tests to adults, counsel those who score 5 or higher, and refer them to providers (use this form) for testing and enrollment into the CDC-accredited National Diabetes Prevention Program.  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• National Diabetes Prevention Program: Action Guide for Community Pharmacists
• National Diabetes Prevention Program: Find a Class Locator
• National Diabetes Prevention Program: How It Works
• Diabetes Prevention Program Provider Referral Request Form

_References:

_{“Help Patients Prevent Diabetes.” National Diabetes Prevention Program, CDC, 14 Jan. 2016, www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/lifestyle-program/deliverers/help-patients.html.}