Overview of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina
Colwell, J.A.; Keisler, D.; Jenkins, C.; Boateng, Y.; Arnold, P.; Lackland, D.; Zheng, D.; Wheeler, F.C.; Rosebrock, G.; Smith, S.H.
Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association 94(11): 468-472
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-3139 PMID: 9844311 Document Number: 487298
Implementation is underway for many of these programs, and there are descriptions of activities elsewhere in this symposium. The Board recognizes that in dealing with the complications of a chronic disease like diabetes, many years of intense effort will be needed before significant results may be appreciated. Progress will be monitored regularly by the Surveillance Council and SCDCP/DHEC, and modifications of the plan will be made by the Board at intervals after review of the data. We are optimistic that over the next decade, this system will make a significant impact to reduce mortality, morbidity, and costs of diabetes, and the result will be an increased quality of life for people affected by diabetes in South Carolina.