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If you plan do to the Optional Activity, obtain the NDEP brochure Tips for Helping a Person
with Diabetes (one per participant, plus a few extras to share with family members). Ordering
using the NDEP Publications Order Form in Appendix AC or download and print it from www.
ndep.nih.gov Order the brochure from the NDEP at least 6 weeks before the class, or download
and photocopy it from the NDEP Web site (www.ndep.nih.gov).
Review the lesson plan for Session 6, Part 2 for other content and materials suggested for that
session. Review the responses on the Post–Session 6 Questionnaires to get a sense of participants’
understanding and attitudes during the last session in which similar content was covered.
Review Appendix G: Troubleshooting for Program Leaders to prepare for possible interruptions
or challenges in conducting the session.
Estimated Time for the Session: 90 Minutes
Tips for Working with a Guest Instructor:
Physician or Diabetes Educator
A physician or diabetes educator who is invited as a guest to the session would complement
the program leader in providing the diabetes information and in answering the participants’
questions for the group. No additional time would be needed for the session. Follow these
steps:
Contact a local clinic or ask a local health care provider (HCP) whom you know treats
people with diabetes. Alternatively, contact the American Association of Diabetes Educators
at -800-832-6874, or go to www.diabeteseducator.org and click on “Find an Educator” to
fnd a Certifed Diabetes Educator (CDE) near you.
Arrange to meet with the HCP or CDE in advance of the session. Leave a copy of the
lesson plan and the handouts with him or her.
Tell the HCP or CDE about the group: who the members are, what their interests are, and
the purpose of your Power to Prevent program.
Ask the HCP or CDE to go over the points in the lesson plan in advance of the session. Be
clear on the amount of time the he or she has to cover the materials: 30 minutes, or more or
less, because of the other activities in the session (checking trackers, discussion).
Ask if the HCP or CDE plans to use transparencies or Power Point slides for the session. If
so, ask for a copy of the transparencies or slides in advance, and make copies for all of the
group members.
Arrange for an overhead projector or computer with projector, if needed.
This session involves some role playing. Ask the guest instructor if he or she would like to
be involved or would simply like to observe the role playing.
Consider giving the guest instructor a token of your appreciation. It could be an NDEP
product (e.g., one of the music CDs: Movimiento Por Su Vida or Step by Step), or something
with your organization’s logo.
Be sure to send a thank you letter after the session. Invite the HCP or CDE to Session 2 as
a guest to celebrate the completion of the program.
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 0 2