title: Overview of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: MUSC, Charleston 29425, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Colwell
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keisler
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Boateng
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lackland
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zheng
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Wheeler
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rosebrock
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000517:prevention & control; D006075:Governing Board; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D016730:Program Development; D012577:Schools, Medical; D013022:South Carolina