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HHS - PUBLIC HEALTH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY: MINORITY DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM MDPP ($11,643)
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SPONSOR
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Courtney McFadden
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BACKGROUND
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The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) operates under the sponsorship of Alamance County Health Department, which serves as the sole provider of this initiative within Region 5. This exclusivity enables Alamance County to coordinate effectively across the nine-county region-Guilford, Chatham, Rockingham, Durham, Alamance, Orange, Caswell, Person, and Randolph-ensuring that resources and services are directed toward minority populations at risk for pre-diabetes and diabetes.
Alamance County approved funding for this initiative as part of its FY2025-26 adopted budget.The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) is a lifestyle change initiative designed to help individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes. The program is designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic, and the curriculum is grounded in the CDC's diabetes prevention framework. Guilford County offers MDPP classes across the county, focusing on educating individuals on the importance of physical activity, improving nutrition, and achieving approximately 5-7% weight loss over the MDPP program's 12 month period. Because T2 diabetes disproportionately impacts minority communities, Guilford County aims to provide services to these populations to reduce incidence of diabetes. We offer A1c screening events across the county for individuals that are interested in taking the MDPP class which helps to identify those who may be pre diabetic. Additionally, any community organization can inquire for wellness presentations to their target audience. Much of diabetes prevention is through healthy eating and active living work, we look at where people live, have or in some cases do not have access to physical activity opportunities, where they grocery shop, and we can tailor wellness strategies to meet people where t...
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