The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program oversees federal and state
programs that focus on diabetes education for the public and professionals.
The goals of the program are to:
- Prevent Type 2 diabetes in
persons at high risk for developing the disease
- Prevent or delay the onset of
Type 2 diabetes in persons with prediabetes, gestational diabetes and other
risk factors
- Prevent or delay complications
in persons with diabetes
- Assist persons who have
diabetes in managing the disease and the complications that result if untreated
To achieve these goals, the program:
- Administers grant-funded
initiatives and contracted services
- Provides technical assistance
to community-based diabetes prevention and self-management programs
- Disseminates educational
materials to the public and health care providers
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program receives funding through Texas'
general revenue fund and federal money through a cooperative agreement with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The program collaborates with
other state agency programs, when possible, to leverage resources and submit
coordinated proposals for federal funding opportunities.
Additionally, the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program's staff supports the
Texas Diabetes Council in developing a plan for diabetes prevention and control
in Texas. The program also provides staff support to the council’s quarterly
meetings.