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Materials available from the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
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Application for Insulin and Township Claim is a form for Indiana residents who are in need of insulin and who are financially unable to purchase it. To be completed by the physician and local county health officer.
CDC Division of Diabetes Translation The Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) is a part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Translation refers to taking information from clinical trials and incorporating it into clinical and public health practices. The division does not support the direct provision of services, but facilitates the efficient, fair, and effective availability of these services to all Americans affected by diabetes. The division does not do laboratory research and does not routinely fund individual investigators.
Confidential Report of Blindness or Visual Impairment State Form Effective January 1, 1992, the Indiana State Department of Health has been mandated by the legislature to maintain a registry of blind/visually impaired individuals in the state of Indiana. The purpose of the registry is to maintain a list of blind/visually impaired individuals so that these individuals can be made aware of and be put in touch with the various services that are available.
Free flu materials in English and Spanish.
Guideline for Management of Post Meal Glucose This guideline was developed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Guideline Development Group, which included people with considerable experience in guideline development and healthcare development, delivery, and living with diabetes.
Health Disparities Collaborative The mission is to improve access to high quality, culturally, and linguistically competent primary and preventive care for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured Americans through a transformation in the delivery systems of care.
"Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel" A comprehensive guide for diabetes management in the schools can be downloaded in a using Acrobat Reader.
Indiana Consensus Guidelines for Diabetes Care This document is a one page adaptation of the 2007 American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Indiana Department of Education Diabetes Training and Education Program Under the provisions of Public Law 166-2007 [IC 20-34-5], the Indiana Department of Education, Office of Student Services, is providing an annual diabetes training program to school nurses and volunteer health aides.
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program A comprehensive prevention program developed at the Bureau of Primary Health Care that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease, or any condition that results in loss of protective sensation in the feet.
Making Systems Changes for Better Diabetes Care A National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) web site that provides information, models, links, resources and tools to help health care professionals: Assess needs for systems change; Develop strategic plans; Implement tools for action; and Evaluate the systems change process.
Educational Tools and Support Services for Your Clients
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage, and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.
Community Options for Safe Needle Disposal Document developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters! This site provides a calculator on the amount of fruits and veggies that are needed based on your level of activity, tips on how to include more fruits and veggie, delicious recipes and much more. Included in this site, is a particular page for Health Professionals. Health Professionals will find research, resouces, and other tools to enhance their practice.
INHealthConnect Offers access to web sites of local health services, providers and programs serving residents of Indiana. Through its connection with Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, users of the site can get information about conditions, disease and wellness, and link to web sites of local health services, programs and providers throughout Indiana.
International Diabetes Center Provides world-class diabetes care, education, publications, and research programs that meet the needs of people with diabetes and their families.
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) NDEP is the leading Federal government public education program that promotes diabetes prevention and control. Included in this site are clinical practice tools and patient education materials. Another valuable resource is to join the NDEP News & Notes, which is a monthly e-newsletter designed to keep you informed about their diabetes activities and materials, will help you identify opportunities to incorporate diabetes messages, products, and activities into your programs.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse An information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) established to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public.
Safe Needle Disposal Established in August 2002, the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal is a collaboration of businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations and government that promotes public awareness and solutions for safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps in the community.
Professional Organizations
American Association of Diabetes Educators A multidisciplinary professional membership organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to integrating successful self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related conditions.
American Diabetes Association (ADA) ADA is the nation's leading 501(c)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Included on this site is Professional Resources Online, which is a library of online resources to find quick answers to clinical questions. Visit Professional Meetings/Education to find educational activities and courses that focus on the latest clinical research.
American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
American Heart Association The mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
National Federation of the Blind The largest most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The organization improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute The Institute provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
National Institute for Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases The Institute conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) NKDEP is an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, designed to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by kidney disease and its complications. Health professional can find Tools and Resources along with Patient education materials.
National Kidney Foundation, Inc. A major voluntary health organization that seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
National Lipid Education Council An educational resource on global risk reduction.
National Medical Association (NMA) The NMA promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. The mission is carried out by serving as the collective voice of physicians of African descent and as a leading force for parity in medicine, elimination of health disparities, and promotion of optimal health.
Research and Data
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System The world's largest, on-going telephone health survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the United States yearly since 1984.
Diabetes Complications Control Trial (DCCT) A clinical study conducted from 1983 to 1993 by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that showed keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible slows the onset and progression of eye, kidney, and nerve diseases caused by diabetes.
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) A major clinical trial aimed at discovering whether either diet and exercise or the oral diabetes drug metformin (Glucophage) could prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
Joslin Diabetes Center The mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and its complications through innovative care, education, and research that will lead to prevention and cure of the disease.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Included in this site are Publications in the latest advances in diabetes research.
The Community Guide Evidence-based recommendations for programs and policies to promote population health.
Patient Information
Education and Support
American Diabetes Association (ADA) ADA is the nation's leading 501(c)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. For Parents and Kids learn about the basics of diabetes treatment and what to expect in the months and years ahead.
Community Options for Safe Needle Disposal Document developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Diabetes Education classes and Support Groups in Indiana.
"Dining with Diabetes" A cooking school program for people with diabetes and their families. People interested in this program should contact their county Purdue Extension office and ask to speak to the Consumer and Family Sciences Extension Educator. http://www.ces.purdue.edu/counties.htm
Indiana Syringe Disposal Recommendations
International Diabetes Center Provides world-class diabetes care, education, publications and research programs that meet the needs of people with diabetes and their families.
Protect Yourself, Protect Others: Safe Options for Home Needle Disposal Brochure developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Service Providers
Application for Insulin and Township Claim is a form for Indiana residents who are in need of insulin and who are financially unable to purchase it. To be completed by the physician and local county health officer.
Directory of Diabetes Providers of Services County specific directory of providers of diabetes-related services across Indiana.
EyeCare America, sponsored by American Academy of Ophthalmology, operates four programs to provide free eye exams. The four programs are listed below and these public service program listings are provided as information only. ISDH does not endorse any of the programs
- Senior EyeCare Program 1.800.222.3937
- Diabetes EyeCare Program 1.800.272.3937
- Glaucoma EyeCare Program 1.800.391.3937
- Children's EyeCare Program 1.877.887.6327
Medicare beneficiaries through the National Eye Care Program can receive services through the Senior EyeCare Program listed above or through the American Optometric Association by calling 1.800.222.3947.
The Eye Care Community Outreach (ECCO) Program seeks to improve access to vision health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals through outreach, resource coordination, community collaboration, donated professional eye care, and patient advocacy and education. For more information or to find out if you qualify for an exam, please call 317.321.1413.
Prevent Blindness Indiana has a mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight for Indiana residents through screenings, education, public awareness, and research. For more information please call 317.814.9943 or 1.800.232.2551
Vision USA is coordinated by American Optometric Association, provides free eye care to uninsured low income, working families and households (children and adults are eligible). Applications are available online or at 1.800.766.4466.
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis "Healthy Lifestyles Program" was developed by Stanford University, the Healthy Lifestyles Program is designed to help you change a habit or behavior of your choice in order to improve your quality of life. Call 317.266.9622 for more information.
Community Organizations
Community Options for Safe Needle Disposal Document developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Safe Needle Disposal Established in August 2002, the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal is a collaboration of businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations and government that promotes public awareness and solutions for safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps in the community.
The Community Guide Evidence-based recommendations for programs and policies to promote population health.
Businesses
Community Options for Safe Needle Disposal Document developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Diabetes At Work This web site can help business and managed care companies assess the impact of diabetes in the workplace, and provide intuitive information to help employees manage their diabetes and take steps toward reducing risks for related complications, such as heart disease.
Safe Needle Disposal Established in August 2002, the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal is a collaboration of businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations and government that promotes public awareness and solutions for safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps in the community.
Materials Available from the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
| English | Español |
| 7 Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life | |
| A Diabetes Community Partnership Guide | |
| Could You Have Diabetes? (a quiz) | ¿Podría Used Tener Diabetes? |
| Diabetes Community Action Group Speaker's Kit | Grupo de Acción Comunitaria de la Diabetes |
| Feet Can Last a Lifetime | |
| Food Exchange List | Listas de Intercambios |
| Living With Diabetes | Viviendo con la Diabetes |
| Making a Difference: The Business Community Takes on Diabetes | |
| More than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes | |
| Nutrition in the Fast Lane | |
| Paso a Paso--Prevent Type 2 Diabetes | Paso a Paso--Prevent Type 2 Diabetes |
| Prevent and Control Diabetes | |
| Safe Options for Needle Disposal | |
| Take Charge of Your Diabetes | Take Charge of Your Diabetes |
| Take Control of Your Diabetes | Tome el Control de Su Diabetes |
| The Diabetes Home Video Guide--Skills for Self-Care from AADE | La Vídeo Guía Casera para la Diabetes: Destrezas para el Cuidado Personal |
| Tips for Helping a Person with Diabetes |
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