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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body uses blood sugar for energy. When diabetes is not well managed, it can lead to health complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels. Approximately 9.6% of adults in Nebraska are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes can be managed, and for people at risk for type 2 diabetes, healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay its onset.​

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with diabetes, or are you looking to reduce your risk? Support and resources are available. Learn about diabetes in Nebraska and explore prevention and self-management programs that can help you take charge of your health. Discover educational resources, healthy lifestyle programs, and personalized support to help prevent or manage diabetes and improve your overall well-being.​


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    National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)

    The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a group lifestyle change program geared to support individuals with or at risk for pre-diabetes. This 12-month program focuses on lifestyle changes such as nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. The program is broken down into 6-month core phase and 6-month maintenance phase where participants will meet with their group weekly and then monthly. This program can be offered multiple ways: in-person, virtually, distance or a combination. For distance options, Nebraska has partnered with HabitNu, the online platform for Diabetes Prevention.

    For more information on the Diabetes Prevention Program visit the CDCs webpage

    To see if you qualify and are at risk take the Diabetes Risk Assessment​

    Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)

    Whether you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with diabetes for years, support is available. 

    Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) provides the knowledge, skills, and tools to help you manage diabetes and feel more confident in your everyday health decisions. Through personalized education and support, you can learn to make healthy food choices, stay active, manage medications, monitor blood sugar, and set realistic goals.​​

    Find a DSMES program in your community!​

    Living Well Programming

    Living Well is Nebraska's name for the Self-Management Resource Center (SMRC) evidence‑based self‑management programs originally developed at Stanford University. Program workshops are led by trained facilitators and help participants take small, achievable steps toward managing their health and improving daily life.

    These interactive workshops are more than lectures. Groups of up to 14 participants meet for 2–2.5 hours once a week for six weeks to learn practical skills, share experiences, and support one another. Each session provides tools and strategies to help you better manage ongoing health conditions and improve your quality of life.​

    Learn more about Living Well Programs in Nebraska​​​

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    Find a Program Near You

    Ready to take the next step toward managing your diabetes?

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    ​Transportation

    ​​Need help getting to a class, a diabetes education appointment, or medical appointment related to diabetes care, sign up for Ride2Health. 


    Interested in Being a Partner?

    If your organization is interested in strengthening diabetes care in your community, consider being a partner!

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    National Diabetes Prevention and Program (NDPP)

    With the support of CDC funding, Nebraska's Diabetes Prevention and Control team is able to offer support and opportunities to help organizations improve Diabetes Prevention Program services. Opportunities include quality improvement tools, lifestyle coach trainings, and advance lifestyle coach training. For more information on training and funding please email Paige Greckel at paige.greckel@nebraska.gov.


    Diabetes Self-Management and Education Support (DSMES)

    Nebraska DHHS offers resources and support to help organizations develop and enhance Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services. Opportunities include federal funding, quality improvement tools, and assistance with DSMES accreditation to help build sustainable programs and improve access to diabetes education and support. For more information on funding please email Marielena Moreno at marielena.moreno@nebraska.gov.​


    ​Resources

    Visit our resources page to help you understand and manage diabetes and related health conditions, including information about:

    • Type 2 diabetes prevention
    • Blood sugar management and monitoring
    • Healthy eating and nutrition support
    • Physical activity recommendations
    • Medication management
    • Reducing the risk of diabetes complications
    • Tobacco cessation
    • Stress and mental well‑being



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