THE VIRGINIA DIABETES PLAN 2008-2017
Development | Implementation | Evaluation | Initiatives
The Virginia Diabetes Plan 2008-2017 (The Plan) was facilitated by the Virginia Diabetes Council (VDC) Executive Committee who engaged consultants to
gather broad stakeholder input and assemble a comprehensive list of strategic initiatives to address the
needs related to diabetes in Virginia. Seven Diabetes Dialogues were held across the Commonwealth,
offering the opportunity for a cross-section of individuals with
interests in diabetes to present issues of
regional and general concern. (see map for location of dialogues) VDC members responded to an on-line survey, giving each member organization
the opportunity to provide input and present new ideas for the Plan. Key informant interviews were
conducted to round out stakeholder input, ensuring diverse and comprehensive key opinion leader input into
the Plan.
Plan implementation will rely heavily on the VDC’s leadership capacity to gain wide stakeholder collaboration
in the Plan’s 8 key strategic initiatives. The VDC’s chief priority is to create and sustain these collaborations
to insure progress in preventing diabetes and proper care for those Virginians who have diabetes.
The VDC will review the Plan annually to evaluate progress on strategic initiatives, make necessary adjustments,
and re-affirm the current year’s key objectives. They will communicate progress on the Plan through
a broad network of stakeholder organizations and individuals. Diabetes prevention and control are the
responsibility of all Virginians. For each strategic initiative the VDC has identified those organizations with
relevant interests, expertise and resources that are current or potential key partners to make this Plan
successful. The list of key partners is not exhaustive and the partnership of other organizations is encouraged.
Membership and affiliation with the VDC is always welcome. For information, interested individuals
should contact:
Virginia Diabetes Council
ed@virginiadiabetes.org
Strengthen the capacity of the Virginia Diabetes Council to achieve the strategic initiatives of the Plan by working collaboratively with partners throughout the Commonwealth.
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Support a surveillance and evaluation system that reduces gaps in diabetes data and provides clear and easily accessible information about diabetes for decision-making and evaluation.
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Improve public competency to reduce personal risk factors for Type 2 diabetes by increasing awareness about prediabetes, risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, and the consequences of diabetes.
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Identify or create and disseminate educational methods, curricula, and instruction for diabetes management and control.
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Evaluate and eliminate barriers to diabetes care. Encourage and enhance creative alternatives to extend the health care system's ability to detect, treat, educate and manage the care of persons with diabetes.
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Engage Virginians in a partnership of care for diabetes detection and treatment, education and self-management that are of the highest quality.
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Raise awareness of diabetes research that is conducted in the Commonwealth to facilitate collaboration among diabetes researchers and create a comprehensive agenda that addresses all aspects of diabetes research.
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Engage legislators and key institutional leaders to support policies and laws that focus on prevention of diabetes and support for those with diabetes, including access to and quality of care and education
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