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State-Based Diabetes Prevention & Control ProgramsMichigan
The Michigan Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 1980. Complemented by state resources, CDC funding supports the following activities: Diabetes Outreach Networks: The mission of the Diabetes Outreach Networks is to reduce the burden of diabetes on the individual, the family, and community and the health care system. Each of the Michigan Diabetes Outreach Networks champions diabetes statewide by 1) developing collaborative partnerships with health care delivery agencies and providers to facilitate the delivery of diabetes care and education according to current clinical recommendations, research and standards, 2) sponsoring and providing professional education and public awareness activities, and 3) identifying and advocating for diabetes care, education and support resources. Certified Diabetes Self-Management Training Programs: To increase availability and improve the quality of diabetes education services, the Michigan DPCP has developed program standards for diabetes outpatient education consistent with national recommendations and has secured Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for programs meetings these standards. The Michigan DPCP provides certification and consultation services related to these standards. More than 91 health care agencies are certified as meeting the state and national standards and are eligible for reimbursement. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM): NKFM provides prevention programs for disparate populations through beauty salons and barber shop outreach programs (Healthy Hair and Dodge the Punch) and a specialized Head Start prevention program (Healthy Families). NKFM also coordinates the state renal plan for the prevention of kidney disease and its complications. NKFM also has initiated a plan to engage key health plans in a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) project which links diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension. Surveillance: The Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey System (BRFSS) is the primary data source for estimates of the prevalence of diabetes, comorbidities, and care received among adults. The Michigan Inpatient Database and Vital Records are also used to track important diabetes indicators. Since 2003, the Michigan Youth Behavior Risk Survey has collected data to estimate the prevalence of diabetes among youth attending high school. In 2006, Michigan altered its birth record worksheet to accurately capture rates of gestational diabetes. Diabetes Primary Prevention Initiative: This CDC funded pilot initiative commenced in fall 2005 and aims to develop a promising framework for type 2 diabetes primary prevention that can have a significant impact at the federal, state and local levels. Michigan is one of 5 states specially funded to participate. In Michigan, people with prediabetes and diabetes are detected and provided appropriate community-based interventions through the WISEWOMAN Program and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative. Diabetes Partners in Action (DPAC): The Michigan DPCP provides staff leadership for DPAC, a partnership of individuals and organizations working to prevent and control diabetes and reduce its impact in Michigan. DPAC uses the Michigan Diabetes Strategic Plan to guide its activities and has established workgroups to address the identified focus areas: 1) Advocacy and Policy, 2) Communication and Public Awareness, 3) Data, Research and Evaluation, 4) Prevention and 5) Training and Education Programs. Current focus is on implementation of a selected recommendation from the Michigan Strategic Plan to improve access to diabetes self-management training, supplies and health care. Professional Education Programs: Professional education programs utilize both community-based group education and computer-based programs designed to educate professionals and provide continuing education units for nurses and dieticians. Over 40 different modules are offered on a variety of diabetes-related topics. Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Called Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) in Michigan, this internationally known, evidence-based program teaches people with chronic disease the basic skills of self-management. Currently it is being spread statewide with the goal of increased availability to all residents with chronic disease. AIMHI Program (African-American Initiative on Male Health Improvement): Directly funded by the State, the AIMHI program’s goal is to improve the health of African-Americans, particularly African-American men in the Detroit metropolitan area, by providing community-based health screening and health education focused on Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and stroke risk. Wayne State University Morris Hood Diabetes Program: There are two facets to this program which is funded directly by the legislature. The largest part of the grant provides for medical services for children with Type 1 diabetes statewide. Dr. James Gutai and his mobile medical team provide treatment for children who otherwise would not receive such services. The grant also provides for a screening and intervention program for obese and overweight kids in junior high schools in the Detroit area. Contact informationDiabetes Prevention and Control Program
Page last reviewed: July 12, 2007
Page last modified: February 25, 2008 Content Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division of Diabetes Translation |
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