Registration Open for ADCES Core Concepts Course-KDPCP is providing funding through the CDC grant to bring the Core Concepts Course to Kentucky at a greatly reduced rate for participants on September 22 and 23, 2022 (Thurs and Fri) at the Campbell House (1375 S. Broadway) in Lexington, KY. Registration and More information
Flood Recovery:We continue to keep our friends in Eastern Kentucky in our thoughts and prayers as they work on recovery and rebuilding.
The Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers generously offered for us to share the link to the KOCHW Connection which is full of links to resources to assist in the flood recovery process. Link to KOCHW Connection
License Renwal Reminder:Kentucky Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators is due 10-31-2022. Use the Department of Professional Licensing online portal to complete by the deadline.
kynect:In FY 22 we requested LHD's claim their site in kynect and become a KY Partner. You may begin adding resources to your site at any time in FY 23. Please use the tutorial videos and materials found at the CHFS kynect website page to guide you. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/kynectres.aspx
If you need further assistance please reach out to julie.steber@ky.gov or tracy.williams@ky.gov
Start Making Plans for Diabetes Month in November!
New Flu and Covid-19 Vacination Toolkit available! Download Toolkit
My name is Alvina Yvette Wilson, I am the new administrative Assistant for KDPCP as of August 22, 2022.
I have three sons 15, 9, and 6; whom I adore. They are my inspiration and motivation to excel personally and professionally. Being a mother is one of the best parts of my life and world.
I have held positions in various areas of the healthcare field for many, many years. I have worked as a CNA in different types of medical facilities on contract, medical reception, home health, Community health, rehabilitation and in the mental health field as well.
I originally started college and majored in Nursing. Unfortunately, after a few semesters with clinicals, I had to discontinue. Upon return to college, I majored in Medical Information technology and graduated in 2020. My plan is to continue my education and receive my degree in Public Health sometime soon.
I look forward to meeting and working with each of the team members and I am excited to become a part of the team. My hope is to learn the job and to be efficient, productive and contribute positively to the work and mission of the team and tasks ahead.
As a reminder: All Kentuckians have access to free, proven resources to quit smoking through 1-800-QUIT-NOW and Quit Now Kentucky!
The quit-coaches at Quit Now Kentucky offer no-judgement, no-cost help 24/7 by phone and online at QuitNowKentucky.org. They can help you make a plan and work through cravings, whether you are trying to quit smoking, vaping, or using dip or another tobacco-product. Talking to a quit-coach can double your chances of quitting and staying tobacco-free!
Enrolleesin the Kentucky Employees Health Plan – and many other Kentuckians – can get free quit-smoking medications like nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges through Quit Now Kentucky.
Diabetes Technology to address Disparities and Support People with Disabilities Register
The Diabetes and Hearing Loss Connection
Diabetes can lead to nerve damage that affects many parts of the body, including your hands, feet, eyes, and kidneys.
Diabetes can also cause nerve damage in your ears.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage small blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear. Low blood sugar over time can damage how the nerve signals travel from the inner ear to your brain. Both types of nerve damage can lead to hearing loss.
Hearing loss is twice as common in people who have diabetes as it is in people of the same age who don’t. Even people with prediabetes (blood sugar levels higher than normal but not high enough yet to have type 2 diabetes) have a 30% higher rate of hearing loss than people with normal blood sugar levels.
New health department staff can add themselves to the KDPCP mailings, including the quarterly newsletter through the sign up link below. Once you have completed the sign up form, email diabetes@ky.gov to let us know what areas you need to be tagged on (example:DPP, DPP coaches, KDPCP Monthly Notes, HLWD etc.)
We are pleased to announce we will be returning to the Louisville Marriott East for our in person option!
IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN PERSON, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BOOK A ROOM AT THE MARRIOTT HERE.
Symposium Registration Opening Soon
Friday, November 4
6 CE credits (ADCES Continuing Education Applied For)
Get ready to participate in a 5K virtually your way in November! Run, bike, walk, yoga, tennis...pick your activity and complete the 5K all in one activity session. Register
Join ADCES and your Kentucky Coordinating Body/Local Networking Groups
If you are a healthcare professional dedicated to integrated, person-centered diabetes self-management care and education, you should join ADCES! The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) is the only organization specifically for diabetes care and education specialists. For only $165, an ADCES membership saves you time and money. Members have access to easy-to-use online learning, with over 40 hours of free CE available.
Join ADCES and your Kentucky Coordinating Body/Local Networking Groups
Here are a few of the benefits of being a member of ADCES and yourKentuckyCoordination Body/Local Networking Groups :
Get 40 CEU’s free with online access
Get reduced rate for Annual Meeting
Network with diabetes specialist across the states and in your local area
Free/Reduced rates for CEU Events in your local networking groups
Help advance the specialty of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and our voice for those with Diabetes in Kentucky
If you are already a member, check out ADCES Connect for setting up your profile and joining the Kentucky Coordinating Body and a local networking group in your area!
FREE in 2022 The "Diabetes Is Primary"continuing education (CE) program is the premier online educational program from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) for primary care clinicians.
Free registration: The ADA is pleased to be able to offer this course—a $360 value—for FREE in 2022
Convenient, online format: Complete the on-demand modules on your own schedule
Comprehensive review of the ADA’s SOC: Master the gold standard for diabetes management
Application-focused instruction: DIP’s interactive modules are designed to ensure you are ready to use what you learned in your clinical decision making upon completing each module
CE for the entire diabetes care team: This program is accredited for physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and registered dietitian nutritionists
Updated annually: DIP content is refreshed with each release of the ADA’s SOC
Discussion board: Network and share best practices with fellow course-takers
If you're looking for ways to help your patients reduce added sugar, Splenda Toolkit is a great resource. Request Samples
Splenda Toolkit Contains:
800 Splenda Original Sweetener Packets
12 Splenda Diabetes Care Shake Bottles
100 Splenda Coupons
50 Splenda Healthy Eating Plan Worksheets
Offer valid while supplies last!
New training available on TRAIN Kentucky is designed to help the CHW understand the basics of nutrition and how they can implement their knowledge in their clients’ lives. The following topics will be discussed; Effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar, Foods containing carbohydrates, and Information on the new nutrition labels. It will also discuss; Choosing healthy foods can help manage diabetes and managing diabetes can help delay or prevent complications. CHWs who complete the module will earn 1CHW CEU. Link to Train Module
Save the Date: JDRF One Walk October 29, 2022
The JDRF One Walk is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer Type 1 Diabetes. The Kentucky walk will take place at Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville, KY on Saturday, October 29th at 9 a.m. For more information, follow the link below or contact Lindsey Susott: lsusott@jdrf.org or 812-202-1381.
