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Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina

Daniel T. Lackland, DrPH
Board Chair

David Keisler, MD
Vice Chair

Please send inquiries to:
Julie Benke-Bennett ( benkej@musc.edu)
Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina
96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 816B
MSC 624
Charleston, SC 29425-6240
Phone (843) 876-0968 Fax (843) 876-0998




















SC Acute Inpatient Glycemic Management Survey

***Link to PowerPoint presentation***

***DRAFT***
2008 Burden of Diabetes Report
Camp Adam Fisher

Diabetes Camp
2009

14th Annual Diabetes Fall Symposium
for Primary Health Care Professionals
Preconference: Fundamentals of Diabetes
September 10, 2008
Main Conference:
September 11- 12, 2008
N. Charleston Convention Center

*** Link to presentations & handouts ***





The purpose of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (DSC) is to develop and implement a comprehensive statewide plan of community outreach programs, health professional education, and diabetes surveillance. The goal is to provide the tools for management of the disease in order to reduce severe complications and cost burdens for South Carolinians who suffer from diabetes mellitus. The Initiative represents a unique melding of private, state, and federal resources and agencies toward this common goal. Nationally, South Carolina has a leading program which coordinates public efforts in the identification and management of this incurable chronic disease.


The Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (DSC) was created by legislative action and signed into law by the Governor of South Carolina in July, 1994. The law established a Board of Directors with members appointed by the top officials of key organizations with an interest in diabetes and its complications. The Board has met quarterly since its beginning. There are three councils within DSC:

Board of Directors - oversees all activities of the Center of Excellence Council, Outreach Council, Surveillance Council, and all appointed Committees.
Center of Excellence Council - responsible for developing and administering professional education programs
Outreach Council - oversees and directs efforts in patient education and primary care on a community level
Surveillance Council - responsible for acquiring, analyzing and distributing epidemiologic information about diabetes
DSC/USC Site - responsible for creating, identifying and integrating programs of the Diabetes Initiative of SC in the Midlands Area.
Intensive Management of Diabetes in the Hospital Task Force and Steering Committee - initiates implementation of a statewide program of inpatient glycemic management and metabolic control to reduce patient mortality, morbidity, length of hospitalization and cost of care.
Resources, News & Event
Reports & Publications

Professional Education 2007 Annual Report
Patient Education 10 Year Strategic Plan
Links & Resources

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