Image of the state of Oklahoma The Oklahoma Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 1993. Activities supported by the Oklahoma DPCP include the following:

Collecting data on health. The Oklahoma DPCP, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Public Health, and Indian Health Service collaborate to collect data on the health of Native Americans; this includes diabetes-related data to support preventive interventions. The Native American Supplement to the Oklahoma Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System collects additional items of information and oversamples Native Americans. The Oklahoma DPCP supports the supplement, which is now in the third year of data collection.

Sponsoring a demonstration project for rural Oklahomans. The Oklahoma DPCP has partnered with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, to enable rural Oklahomans to receive diabetic retinopathy screening in their own communities. This demonstration uses a fiber optic telemedical design.

Develop rules and regulations for legislative efforts. The Oklahoma DPCP will work with the health care community to develop rules and regulations for a law providing coverage for diabetes education and supplies. The law became effective November 1.

Developing rules and regulations for legislation. The Oklahoma DPCP worked with the health care community to develop rules and regulations for a law providing coverage for diabetes education and supplies. The law became effective November 1.

Contact information

Diabetes Control and Prevention Program Coordinator
Chronic Disease Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast 10th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117-1299
Phone 405-271-4072
Fax 405-271-5181

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This page last reviewed January 31, 2005.

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