Community Health Needs Assessment
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The Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center's Diabetes Prevention Program
This program is designed to help people who are at high risk for developing diabetes to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. The program includes a combination of lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and weight loss, as well as education about diabetes.
The program was developed in response to the high rates of diabetes in the community served by Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 adults in the United States has diabetes, and this number is expected to increase in the coming years.
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The program is effective in preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that participants in the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center's Diabetes Prevention Program were 58% less likely to develop diabetes than those who did not participate in the program.
The program is also cost-effective. A study published in the journal Value in Health found that the program saved $2,800 per participant over a five-year period.
The Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center's Diabetes Prevention Program is a valuable resource for people who are at high risk for developing diabetes. The program is effective in preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes, and it is also cost-effective.