I am seeking information on best practices in (a) prevention of
diabetes among adults, (b) coordinating and improving health care to
ensure diabetic patients receive appropriate care and avoid costly
hospitalizations and disability, and (c) patient education / training
for diabetic patients.

Primarily interested in programs, initiatives, etc. developed by
health plans (HMOs, PPOs) and/or employers to improve the management
of diabetes and reduce the medical costs and other consequences of
adult diabetes.  Reports, case studies, briefings, PowerPoint
presentations.  Emphasis on web links that provide information in PDF
or PPT format.

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Request for Question Clarification by easterangel-ga on 21 Aug 2005 18:44 PDT

Hi! Most of the programs in PDF, or PPT files I found are from
government and research organizations and not from employers and not
from HMOs.

I found the following: 

13 Powerpoint files
18 PDF files
2 HTML Files

Would these findings be ok with you?

Thanks!

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Clarification of Question by healthresultsgroup-ga on 21 Aug 2005 19:15 PDT

Hi.  Yes, easterangel.  That would be great.

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Here are the resources I was able to find.

PowerPoint Presentations:

Kaiser Permanente?s Response to the DPP
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/federal/dmicc/2002/selby.ppt

VHA Clinical User Demographics: Implications for Translation of the DPP
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/federal/dmicc/2002/pogach.ppt

The DPP Research Group
http://www.bsc.gwu.edu/dpp/dppmain2.ppt

DPP Translation in the Indian Health Service
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/federal/dmicc/2002/acton.ppt

Steps to A Healthier U.S.
Putting Prevention First: Programs in Public Health
Diabetes Prevention and Control
http://www.healthierus.gov/steps/summit/day1/Hoffman-1100am.ppt

HHS/National Diabetes Education Program Diabetes Prevention Campaign
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/federal/dmicc/2002/clark_Marrero.ppt

Texas Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
http://www.esc13.net/health/fairdiabetes.ppt

Kansas Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
http://www.accesskansas.org/uaa/olrh/download/DiabetesinKansas-ImprovingQuality.ppt

The Role of Health Economics in Diabetes Prevention and Control
http://www.pitt.edu/~tjs/ppt/dprevent.ppt

Diabetes as a Model of Disease Management
http://www.diabetesatwork.org/diabetesatwork/workshops/Pam's%20presentation.ppt

1998 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes in Canada
http://www.diabetes.ca/Files/cpg98e.ppt

Longitudinal Outcomes of a Diabetes Self-Management Program Via Telehealth
http://www.atmeda.org/news/2004_presentations/m1d2.dimmick.ppt

Hill Health Center
http://www.hillhealthcenter.com/Powerpoint%20Presentations/jcahoDM2004.ppt


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PDF Files:

NATIONAL DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM  STRATEGIC PLAN
http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/NDEP_StrategicPlan_2005-2007.pdf 

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: The Ontario Plan of Action
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/diabetes/t2_diabetes/t2_diabetes.pdf

Special Diabetes Program for Indians
http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/resources/irc2004_exsum.pdf

ACTIVITY/MECHANISMS BUDGET SUMMARY
Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.ihs.gov/AdminMngrResources/Budget/downloads/FY_2002/Diabetes.pdf

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM OUTCOMES STUDY
http://www.bsc.gwu.edu/dpp/osprt1_1.pdf

LANDS? END TAKES ON DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
http://www.diabetesatwork.org/diabetesatwork/pdf/landsend.pdf 

University of Kentucky: Taking Steps to Control and Prevent Diabetes
http://www.ca.uky.edu/heel/heel/pdf/OOD.pdf 

State Efforts to Prevent and Manage Diabetes
http://www.nga.org/cda/files/IBDIABETES020802.pdf

Diabetes Pre-emption
http://www.umassmed.edu/administration/uploads/LawrenceDiabetes.pdf

Review of Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Western Australia
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/publications/documents/9754Type2DiabetesSUMMARY.pdf

Diabetes
http://www.healthypeople.gov/data/2010prog/focus05/Diabetes_ProgressReview.pdf 

Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes in Idaho
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/_Rainbow/Documents%5Chealth/overweight_obesity_diabetes_idaho.pdf

Ohio Diabetes Prevention and Control Program in Review (1998-2003)
http://www2.odh.ohio.gov/Resources/Newsltrs/DiabCtrl/DC_Spr03.pdf 

Draft Minimum Data set for the early detection and prevention of type
2 diabetes in primary health care
http://www.cgpis.unsw.edu.au/files/Dr%20Min%20Clin%20Data%20-%20Diab%20prev%20in%20GP.pdf

Direction of the Ohio Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
http://www2.odh.ohio.gov/Resources/Newsltrs/DiabCtrl/DC_Su03.pdf

Standards of Medical Care for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/reprint/26/suppl_1/s33.pdf 

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women?s Health
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/actionplan.pdf

South Dakota Gestational Diabetes Care Guidelines
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/gest.pdf 


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HTML Formats:

Assessment and management of foot ulcers for people with diabetes
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=14&doc_id=7007&string= 

Comprehensive Diabetes Control Program Michigan Department of
Community Health (2002)
http://www.osophs.dhhs.gov/ophs/BestPractice/MI.htm 


Search terms used:  
Diabetes ?Best Practices? Prevention and Care Management filetype:pdf  filetype:ppt

I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.
                                                          
                              
Regards,                              
Easterangel-ga                              
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