About Us
As a diabetes epidemic sweeps the state, the Virginia Diabetes Council (VDC), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, provides a forum for communication, collaboration and action among diabetes stakeholders in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
OUR VISION
To improve the lives of Virginians affected by diabetes
OUR MISSION
To bring partners together to identify and promote best practices for diabetes prevention, control and treatment in Virginia
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
VDC accomplishments are numerous. Here are some highlights:
- Passage of legislation in 1998 and 1999 requiring insurance reimbursement for diabetes education and supplies.
- Publication of “Improved Coverage for Diabetes Education and Supplies”.
- Developed the Diabetes Toolkit to increase awareness and use of American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Clinical Practice recommendations among providers and patients.
- Partnered with the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association and Richey and Co. shoe store to provide properly fitted active footwear for needy individuals with diabetes.
- Launched “Operation Diabetes” with Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy to identify
persons at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and encouraged them to track their steps for six
weeks—a model presented at the 2007 Virginia Pharmacist Association mid-year meeting.
- Awarded mini grants to support innovative diabetes prevention community-based programs.
- Exhibited and presented at professional meetings for health care providers.
- Offered a two conferences entitled “Gestational Diabetes and Beyond: Management
of Gestational Diabetes and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes” for health care professionals in Abingdon, VA (May 2007) and Falls Church, VA (May 2008). A Conference template is available that offers continuing education credits.
The VDC approaches the primary prevention, detection, and treatment of diabetes in a strategic and systematic manner. The Virginia Diabetes Plan 2008-2017 (Plan) updates Diabetes in Virginia, A State Plan, 1998 and identifies key priorities and implementation strategies. Accomplishing the work outlined in this Plan requires participation of diverse individuals, stakeholder organizations and coalitions. VDC leadership continuously recruits new members and partners to carry out its strategic efforts.
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