S DP I D I A BETES PR E V E N TION PR OG RAM En r oll m e nt Talking P o i n t s

1. Enrollment talking points Special Diabetes Program for Indians • SDPI DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM • EnrollmentTalking Points • TheseTalking Points serveas a starting point foryou to conversewith an individual about enrollingin the Diabetes Prevention Program. You are encouraged to customizetheseaccording to your needs. It would probablybebest not to read themout loud but to use your own words. • WHY PARTICIPATE INTHE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM? • Diabetes is aserious problem for AmericanIndians and AlaskaNatives (AIANs). • AIANs are2-3 times morelikelyto get diabetes than others in the United States. • Research shows thatyoucan decreaseyourrisk ofgetting diabetes throughmodest lifestyle changes suchas increased physicalactivityand alittle weight loss. • WHAT DOES THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMOFFER? • DiabetesPrevention Education • Learn howto make changes in lifestylebehaviorssuch as increased physical activityand healthier foodchoices (lowerfat and fewercalories). These changes will helpyou to lose weight. • Presented in a class setting/group format with aproven curriculum for16 sessions over 16-24 weeks. • Individualized Coachingand Support • You will meet separatelywith aLifestyleCoach onceamonth to discuss howthings are going and to helpyou individualizeyourprogram to meetyourpersonal needs and style. • Additional Group Classes such as cooking andexerciseclasses. • WHYWOULD YOUWANT TO PARTICIPATE? • To help reduceyour chances ofgetting diabetes. • To receiveprofessional advicethrough Diabetes Prevention Education. • Healthierlifestyleforalongerlife– Whatyou learn at the Diabetes Prevention classes--physical activityand healthier food choices (lessfat and fewercalories)--will leadyou to ahealthier lifestyle. • Theprogram(classesand individual sessions with lifestylecoaches, fitness experts, and nutritionists)is worth over$5000 in care. • WHAT DO YOUHAVE TO DO? • Attend 16 classes overaperiod of16-24 weeks. • Begin to build exerciseintoyourlife,workingyour wayup to 150 minutes per week (or10,000 steps perday). • Meet with aLifestyleCoach onceamonth. • Get aphysical exam before and aftertheclassesand then onceeachyearto monitoryour change in health and glucoselevels. • Afteroneyearin theprogram, between the annual physical exams, haveyourglucoselevel measured. • CompletetheComprehensiveParticipant Questionnaire whenyou start theclasses, whenyou completethe classes, andannuallyevery yearthatyou remain in theprogram. • Sign aHIPAAB form beforeyou start theprogram to showthatyou agreeto allowsomeofyour personal information, withoutyourname, dateofbirth orotheridentifiers,to beshared with the Coordinating Center. DPI Talking Points-Enrollment.doc Lastrevised:8/9/2013

2. WHAT ARE THE GOALS? • Individual goals: • Increased physical activity(to 150 minutes perweek or10,000 steps perday) • 7% weight loss • Feel better! • Learn betternutrition and activitybehaviors. • Learn thebest ways to help other AmericanIndians and AlaskaNatives prevent diabetes (because weareevaluating theprogram to learnwhat works best). DPI Talking Points-Enrollment.doc Lastrevised:8/9/2013