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Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

275 E. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-7996


The Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (KDPCP) is a population-based, public health initiative consisting of a network of state, regional and local health professionals whose mission is to reduce new cases of diabetes as well as the sickness, disability and death associated with diabetes and its complications.

Diabetes: General Information
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is a joint program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and more than 200 partners working together to improve the treatment and outcomes of diabetes in individuals, families, communities and health care systems. 

The NDEP uses public awareness and educational tools to inform people with diabetes about the importance of knowing their blood glucose values, reaching their blood glucose goals and keeping their blood glucose under control. The NDEP also provides messages and tools to help those at risk for Type 2 diabetes make the lifestyle changes that may prevent or delay the development of diabetes. 

Being Prepared for a Disaster

If you are diabetic it is very important that you are prepared for any disaster. This publication, Being Prepared for a Disaster when you are a person with Diabetes contains valuable information to help you survive should you face a disaster.  Please feel free to print and save any of this information.

 

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Disasters and Diabetes Curriculum

Being Prepared for a Disaster: When You Have Diabetes

  1. Additional Resources and References

 

Helpful Information
 

These documents provide additional information about diabetes.

 


Last Updated 5/29/2008
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