Diabetes Prevention

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) is a structured, evidence-based initiative designed to help individuals with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is offered to eligible Medicare beneficiaries and focuses on encouraging healthier lifestyles to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. 

The Program struggles with low participation due to a combination of factors including inadequate provider reimbursement, significant administrative burdens, in-person session requirements that limit accessibility, and uneven provider distribution, ultimately hindering its effectiveness in preventing type 2 diabetes among beneficiaries; however, by addressing these challenges through policy changes, increased funding, and innovative delivery models like telehealth, there’s significant potential to expand the program’s reach and impact, ultimately improving the health and well-being of countless Medicare beneficiaries at risk for diabetes.

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