As part of the Prediabetes Awareness & Action Initiative, the WPA is hosting a series of expert-led webinars to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and empower patients and caregivers with practical knowledge to prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes is a largely preventable and reversible condition if identified early. However, lack of awareness and delayed diagnosis continue to contribute to serious health complications. This webinar series aims to bridge this gap by providing accessible, evidence-based information and fostering stronger collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. 

Two expert-led webinars will be conducted to educate patients and caregivers on:

Nov 24, 2026 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Effective communication with healthcare providers can help people with prediabetes and their caregivers understand their diagnosis and take an active role in their care. This World Patients Alliance webinar will explore how to prepare for appointments, ask useful questions, share concerns, and discuss screening, test results, lifestyle changes, and treatment options.

Drawing on WPA’s Prediabetes Awareness Toolkit and Prediabetes Action Guide, it will help participants work with healthcare providers to agree on realistic next steps, address practical barriers, and plan follow-up care. It will also explore how caregivers can support these conversations while respecting the patient’s preferences and privacy.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be better able to:

– Prepare for appointments using relevant health information, a list of questions, and WPA’s practical resources.

– Ask about appropriate screening, what test results mean, whether further testing is needed, and next steps.

– Discuss realistic lifestyle changes and whether medication may be appropriate, including its potential benefits, side effects, cost, and follow-up needs.

– Explain concerns and practical barriers, such as cost, access, time, or mobility, and ask for support to adapt their care plan.

Welcome
Andrew Spiegel, Chair WPA

Introduction to the webinar  
Moderator Hussain Jafri, CEO WPA  

Preparing for Your Healthcare Appointment  
Speaker:  TBC

Asking Questions and Making Care Decisions Together  
Speaker:  TBC

Panel discussion: Building a supportive partnership through effective communication in prediabetes care  

 Panelists: TBC.

Audience Q&A  

Open floor for participants to engage with panellists.

Closing Remarks  

Hussain Jafri, CEO WPA

28 April 2026 AT 08:00 AM ET.

This session focuses on helping individuals recognize early warning signs of prediabetes, understand key risk factors, and appreciate the importance of timely screening and intervention.

Key topics include:

– Early symptoms and warning signs of prediabetes

– Risk factors and high-risk populations

– Importance of early diagnosis and screening

– Preventing progression to type 2 diabetes

– Individuals with prediabetes or at risk of diabetes

– Family members and caregivers

– Patient organizations and advocates

– Healthcare professionals and policymakers

– Members of the general public interested in prevention and early detection

– Gain practical knowledge on early detection and prevention

– Learn directly from experts and patient advocates

– Access tools and strategies for better self-management

– Be part of a global movement to reduce the burden of diabetes