Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Activities and Accomplishments

Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Activities and Accomplishments
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) works to prevent diabetes and the complications of diabetes, to provide screening and assure proper treatment, and to reduce the disease's health and financial costs. Two featured activities of the program include:

Community Blood Screenings
More than one in twenty Delawareans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Many others are unaware they have diabetes or are at risk of developing the disease. Therefore, early detection is considered important in improving the management of the disease and its prevention.

There is a lack of awareness among the general public about the prevalence and seriousness of diabetes. In addition, the disease affects certain populations more than others. Some populations are more difficult to reach through the usual health care channels.

Delaware’s screening, education and referral project focuses primarily on high-risk populations, but reaches the general population as well. To locate a screening site or request one to be held in your community, please contact the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.

School Nurse Diabetes Cluster Program
The DPCP, in collaboration with the Department of Education, conducts a 90-hour "cluster"—training program—for school nurses on diabetes. This program is designed to provide a measurement of accountability, linking pay increases for Delaware school nurses to training. The cluster provides a layered program of diabetes education, internship, prevention, national and state training conferences, course-related studies, instruction, and outreach.

The cluster presents in-depth education on diabetes; and provides the school nurse with increased knowledge about the disease, its management, and type 2 diabetes in youth. For more information on the cluster or to register please contact the Delaware Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.