Mississippi Diabetes Program
Mississippi Diabetes Program
The Mississippi Diabetes Program is a federally funded state-based program to reduce the burden of diabetes. A Health Systems Approach is used for surveillance and planning to increase state level capacity in diabetes prevention and control.
The program focus is to reduce the burden of diabetes in Mississippi through the following activities: define and monitor the burden of diabetes, develop new approaches, implement specific measures, and coordinate and integrate efforts to reduce the economic and social consequences of diabetes.
Diabetic Supplies
The Diabetes Program provides insulin and syringes to individuals ages 21 and under and to pregnant women of any age who meet specific income guidelines, are not eligible for Medicaid, and do not have private insurance. Individuals receiving Medicaid assistance are eligible to obtain syringes only. All individuals must have a referral from their private physician and be residents of Mississippi. In FY 2003, the Diabetes Program conducted 377 treatment (nurse) visits.
For more information about Diabetes, contact our Chronic Disease division at (601) 576-7781.
