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• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program • Washington State Collaborative • Washington State Diabetes Plan
External Links • American Diabetes Association • American Association of Diabetes Educators • National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) • "Información en español sobre la diabetes"
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Diabetes now affects more than 1.4 million Washington residents:
The Health of Washington State report provides more information about diabetes in our state.
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program's Mission: To provide leadership for diabetes prevention and control strategies in Washington State.
Washington State Diabetes Plan and Network – On March 22, 2005, the Washington State Diabetes Plan was launched at an event attended by more than 240 people from the Washington State Diabetes Network, people from many sectors involved in preventing and treating diabetes. Interested in joining the Washington State Diabetes Network? Start by downloading a copy of the State Plan, or email Laura Pennington at Laura.Pennington@doh.wa.gov to be added to the Network's email list for Diabetes E-News Updates.
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Activities:
Surveillance –Multiple data sources are monitored to track the burden of diabetes within Washington, measure progress towards both state and national objectives, and guide program development. Current county-specific data are now available by clicking here.
Washington State Collaboratives – Primary care practices participate in a systematic approach to healthcare quality improvement sponsored by the DPCP, Qualis Health, and Improving Chronic Illness Care. This evidence-based Collaborative provides the mechanism for changing the healthcare delivery system from the acute care model to the chronic care model. Practice teams focus on a condition such as diabetes, testing and measuring practice innovations which improve outcomes. More than 120 organizations have participated in one or more of the five Collaboratives offered. The Washington State Collaborative To Improve Health is currently underway. For more information, contact Francisco Arias-Reyes at (360) 236-3738.
Chronic Disease Electronic Management System (CDEMS) - A primary care focused registry, tracking and reporting system has been developed to prompt preventive care practices following national diabetes guidelines of care. CDEMS allows primary care practices to track multiple chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, asthma, and depression. This registry is used by over 150 practices in the state monitoring more than 60,000 patients with chronic conditions and can be viewed and downloaded for free here: CDEMS.com.
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) – Media awareness campaigns utilize messages and materials from the National Diabetes Education Program to promote awareness of primary prevention, screening and/or control of diabetes in groups at high risk of developing diabetes and the complications of diabetes. Campaign and activity partners have included: Community Partners for Diabetes Health, the Eastern Washington Diabetes Network, the Tri-Cities NDEP coalition, Healthy Communities Moses Lake, Steps to a Healthier WA and the Colville Confederated Tribes and Seattle/King County REACH.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Support Network- People who have diabetes need skills to manage their diabetes as well as to help them stay active in their lives. The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a workshop given once a week for six weeks, in community settings for people with chronic health problems. Trained leaders lead these highly participative classes, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. The Diabetes Control Program assists and links the more than 50 workshop leaders across the state. Twenty CDSMP leaders are also trained in the Spanish language form of CDSMP. Visit the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management (Kate Lorig) Site. Find a CDSMP leader in your area.
Medicaid Reimbursement for Diabetes Education - Clinics and hospitals statewide which have diabetes education programs may apply for reimbursement from Medicaid. This is a joint project between the Diabetes Control Program and Medicaid. Technical assistance with the application process is available from the Diabetes Control Program. Application for Medicaid Reimbursement for Diabetes Education.
Partnerships – Many of the activities carried out through the program are in partnership with other major state and national programs, all working towards reducing the burden of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Examples of these partnerships include: Diabetes Prevention Media Awareness Campaigns, planned in collaboration with Healthy Communities and STEPS to a Healthier Washington, the Washington State Collaborative and emerging issues in worksite health and productivity. Some files on this page require free readers. Download a reader. For more information about the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, please contact: Marcelle Thurston MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Prevention and Control
Program Manager - Washington State Department of Health Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health. |
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