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Lincoln Monument Lighted in Blue for World Diabetes Day -
The Lincoln Monument between Cheyenne and Laramie joined over 1000 monuments and buildings around the world that were lighted in blue on November 14th in recognition of World Diabetes Day. Congratulation to the Diabetes Advisory Committee in Laramie, Wyoming for hosting a great Diabetes Expo that was highlighted by the lighting of the monument. The group didn't let a little thing like 8 inches of snow on the summit stop them from reaching their goal!
Coloring Book Newly Revised -
A coloring book for type 1 diabetes was recently revised. The coloring book can be used for young children recently diagosed with type 1 diabetes ,or it can be used to help young friends of children with type 1 diabetes understand about the disease. Click here to down load the PDF file for the coloring book.
Wyoming Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Overview
The Wyoming Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) has operated since 1994 through funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The challenges of diabetes and the risk of developing the disease are growing statewide; therefore, addressing these issues is a public health responsibility. The DPCP, guided by the Diabetes Advisory Council, focuses on moving forward with coordination and implementation of programs and projects that tackle access to care issues, provide professional and public education, promote quality improvement for providers, promote health communication messages, and create synergistic partnerships among provider systems. The Diabetes Advisory Council currently has six active work groups.
Health Systems Interventions
The Wyoming DPCP partners with many of the state’s health systems to improve diabetes clinical care by providing technical support, tools and resources.
Promotes Community Partnerships
Community Grants were awarded for 2007-2008. Click here to see a list of communities, projects, and contact information.
The Wyoming DPCP provides the following support and resources:
- Education and training of diabetes educators and other health care providers who work with individuals with diabetes;
- Diabetes education materials – pamphlets, brochures, posters, video and audiotapes, etc.;
- Implementation of innovative/creative public awareness campaigns;
- Educational programs on diabetes self-management; and
- Development of focused programs aimed at reducing health disparities for high-risk populations with respect to diabetes prevention and control.
Resources
Wyoming Association of Diabetes Educators (WyADE)
Diabetes Resource Directory
Diabetes resources in Wyoming listed by county.
ADA Recognized Education Programs in Wyoming
Wyoming can be proud of the many diabetes education centers having American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition.
Publication Order Form
Please click here to link to the order page website for the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). In addition to NDEP publications, a limited number of educational publications can be sent to Wyoming state partners. To receive an order form of educational materials available from the Wyoming Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, contact Betty Holmes, Health Educator, at (307) 777-6011. (Please note: the sending of materials may be limited by lack of availability of materials and/or funding restraints of the WDPCP.)
Power Point Slide Programs
A computer slide program highlighting diabetes trends in the United States and Wyoming is available for download. Please click here to download the slides. (Updated October, 2008)
A PowerPoint 2007 file of a program called "Diabetes 101" can be requested for no cost to diabetes educators in Wyoming. Call Betty Holmes at (307) 777-6011 to request a CD.
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) offers free slide programs on the topics of diabetes trends, management and prevention. Click here to download the slides.
Online CME and CE Courses