Forging Paths to
Better Health
At the Mississippi Diabetes Network, we aim to create a healthier future by uniting healthcare providers, communities, and individuals in the collective pursuit of enhanced diabetes care and prevention. Discover our story, values, and the meaningful impact we strive to achieve together.
Our Mission
The Network’s mission is to empower individuals with diabetes, healthcare professionals, and the community with the knowledge, services, and resources needed to manage diabetes effectively and improve overall health.
Our Vision
The Network’s vision is to be a premier force in Mississippi for improving access to high-quality care, resources, and related services for all people with diabetes and prediabetes and to equip healthcare providers to provide the best diabetes care to patients.
The Impact of Diabetes in Mississippi
Diabetes is a prevalent and costly health concern in Mississippi, mirroring the national trend. The state faces significant challenges due to diabetes:
Prevalence
Approximately 333,501 adults in Mississippi, or 14.8% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. An additional 75,000 individuals have undiagnosed diabetes, significantly increasing health risks. Moreover, 35.6% of Mississippi adults have prediabetes, indicating a high risk of developing diabetes.
Economic Burden
People with diabetes incur medical expenses approximately 2.3 times higher than those without the condition. In 2017, total direct medical expenses for diagnosed diabetes in Mississippi were estimated at $2.4 billion, with an additional $995 million spent on indirect costs from lost productivity.
Health Implications
Diabetes poses significant risks, potentially leading to severe complications like heart disease, stroke, amputation, end-stage kidney disease, blindness, and premature death. Managing diabetes is crucial to prevent these life-altering outcomes and ensure a healthier future.
Addressing Diabetes:
Proactive Solutions & Compassionate Care
These statistics underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to prevent and manage diabetes, improve health outcomes, and reduce the economic burden on individuals and the healthcare system.
Diabetes Prevalence: CDC – cdc.gov/diabetes/data
Diabetes Incidence: CDC – cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html
Cost: American Diabetes Association – diabetes.org
Research Expenditures: NIDDK Funding – report.nih.gov; CDC Diabetes Funding – fundingprofiles.cdc.gov
Strategic Purpose Statement
As a statewide diabetes alliance of leaders and organizations on the front lines of diabetes care, we are committed to providing resources, best practices, networking opportunities, advancement tools, and the latest information to a broad variety of stakeholders including individuals with diabetes, health care teams, employers, community partnerships and other organizations and groups with personal or professional connections to diabetes.
Board & Key Personnel
Meet the skilled individuals who are dedicated to shaping the path forward in advancing diabetes care in Mississippi.
Founding Members
See the pioneering organizations who are steering the collective vision toward advancing diabetes care.
Our Services
Patients
CONTACT US
Have questions or need assistance? Our team is here to help. Reach out to us for any inquiries, and let’s build a healthier community together.
