OUR GOALS

Striving Towards Enhanced
Diabetes Care Across Mississippi

The Mississippi Diabetes Network is dedicated to fostering healthier communities by improving access to diabetes care and enhancing the quality of services statewide. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, we aim to empower individuals with the resources and support needed to manage diabetes effectively and improve overall well-being.

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Enhance Access to Diabetes Care

Expanding screening policies, community events, and telehealth services to increase access to diagnosis, treatment, and management resources.

A bowl of fruits and vegetables with a blood glucose monitor.

Elevate Diabetes Care Quality

Implementing evidence-based practices, providing behavioral health care, and improving emotional well-being.

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Enhance Diabetes Prevention & Management

Offering online courses, utilizing former DSMT participants as CHWs, and providing support services to prevent and manage diabetes.

A woman getting her blood pressure taken by a nurse.

Improve Diabetes Diagnosis, Prevention, & Management at Provider Level

Training for the Diabetes Solutions model and offering educational opportunities to healthcare providers.

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Reduce Healthcare Costs & Improve Patient Outcomes

Achieving target A1c levels, providing CGMs for remote patient monitoring, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization.

A woman exercising outside.

Improve Diabetes-related Health Outcomes

Implementing strategies to improve physical and emotional health outcomes for individuals with diabetes.

A spread of healthy foods including salmon and tomatoes.

Enhance Emotional Health & Wellbeing

Providing behavioral health care services via telehealth and increasing access to behavioral health care services.

A notepad and pen surrounded by weights and healthy foods.

Improve Diabetes Diagnostics

Expanding efforts to diagnose diabetes accurately and efficiently.

A bowl of fruits and vegetables with a blood glucose monitor.

Operate & Grow a Sustainable Network

Expanding the Network to add new members, meet regularly, and develop a Network website for enhanced collaboration.

Two women and a man jogging outside while smiling.

Demonstrate Improved Health Outcomes & Community Impact

Evaluating the program’s impact on health outcomes and disseminating findings through scholarly activity.

A woman exercising at home while following a workout on her laptop.

Enhance Access to Diabetes Care

Expanding screening policies, community events, and telehealth services to increase access to diagnosis, treatment, and management resources.

A bowl of fruits and vegetables with a blood glucose monitor.

Elevate Diabetes Care Quality

Implementing evidence-based practices, providing behavioral health care, and improving emotional well-being.

A woman getting her blood pressure taken by a nurse.

Improve Diabetes Diagnosis, Prevention, & Management at Provider Level

Training for the Diabetes Solutions model and offering educational opportunities to healthcare providers.

Two women in a kitchen smiling while eating.

Enhance Diabetes Prevention & Management

Offering online courses, utilizing former DSMT participants as CHWs, and providing support services to prevent and manage diabetes.

A family of multiple generations enjoying a meal together.

Reduce Healthcare Costs & Improve Patient Outcomes

Achieving target A1c levels, providing CGMs for remote patient monitoring, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization.

A woman exercising outside.

Improve Diabetes-related Health Outcomes

Implementing strategies to improve physical and emotional health outcomes for individuals with diabetes.

A notepad and pen surrounded by weights and healthy foods.

Improve Diabetes Diagnostics

Expanding efforts to diagnose diabetes accurately and efficiently.

A spread of healthy foods including salmon and tomatoes.

Enhance Emotional Health & Wellbeing

Providing behavioral health care services via telehealth and increasing access to behavioral health care services.

A bowl of fruits and vegetables with a blood glucose monitor.

Operate & Grow a Sustainable Network

Expanding the Network to add new members, meet regularly, and develop a Network website for enhanced collaboration.

Two women and a man jogging outside while smiling.

Demonstrate Improved Health Outcomes & Community Impact

Evaluating the program’s impact on health outcomes and disseminating findings through scholarly activity.

Building Stronger Communities
through Collaborative Efforts

As we strive towards our goals, the Mississippi Diabetes Network remains committed to fostering healthier futures for all residents. By enhancing access to diabetes care, improving service quality, and reducing healthcare costs, we aim to create communities where individuals with diabetes can thrive. Together, let us continue our journey towards better health and well-being for all Mississippians.

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