Diabetes Alert Day is March 28, 2017
The American Diabetes Association Alert Day serves as a “wake-up call” to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes.The goal is to encourage individuals to join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by taking the Diabetes Risk Test and finding out if they, or their loved ones, are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
We would like to encourage all healthcare providers, providers, stakeholders and staff to help raise awareness about the risks of diabetes and the availability and value of diabetes self-management education classes offered in your community. We also ask you to encourage your patients and loved one to take the Diabetes Risk Test online, which asks a few simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Access the American Diabetes Association Alert Day® E-Toolkit
The e-toolkit includes:
- Steps for Success and Activation Ideas
- Sample Email Templates and Communications
- Social Media Messages and Images
- Sample e-Newsletter and Blog Content
- Customizable Posters
- Educational resources
- Printable handouts and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Tests
Further information on the American Diabetes Association’s Stop Diabetes® movement is available at: www.stopdiabetes.com/
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network is working to improve health outcomes and reduce issues of health disparities among people with diabetes through the following:
- Assisting physician clinics in improving utilization and clinical outcome measures for HbA1c, lipid, blood pressure and weight control for Medicare consumers with diabetes
- Improving HbA1c, lipid, blood pressure and weight control outcomes for Medicare consumers with diabetes
- Decreasing the number of individuals who require lower extremity amputations due to complications resulting from poorly controlled diabetes
- Increasing Medicare consumer participation in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) classes
- Increasing the number of diabetes educators, Certified Diabetic Educators (CDEs) and community health workers
For more information on the services offered in our region related to diabetes care and prevention, visit our Website. Also, be sure to join our Learning and Action Network to get connected. LAN members will have access to tools, resources, education, subject matter experts and networking opportunities. All ‘improvers’ welcome; join today!