Image of the state of Colorado The Colorado Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 1977. Activities supported by the Colorado DPCP include the following:

Define statewide burden of diabetes. In carrying this activity, the Colorado DPCP collects, analyzes, and distributes Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data, diabetes mortality reports, and gestational diabetes pregnancy outcome reports; conducts telephone surveys of diabetes patients, and reviews medical records of adults with diabetes who are receiving care from local managed care organizations.
Organize focus groups and disseminate findings. Through this activity, the Colorado DPCP facilitates development of new and effective approaches and policies for diabetes control patient education.
Maintain "Buddy System." This is a network of health professionals that provide diabetes education in hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies. They receive bi-monthly articles and educational materials. Rural educators are matched with certified diabetes educators for one-to-one consultations.
Publish quarterly newsletter. The newsletter is for health care providers and coordinating professional education programs through the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Advisory Council.

Contact information

Diabetes Control and Prevention Program Coordinator
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80222-1530
Phone 303-692-2505
Fax 303-782-0095

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This page last reviewed February 23, 2007.

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