ALABAMA DIABETES RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2011

ALABAMA DIABETES

RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2011

PARTNERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF DIABETES IN ALABAMA

Alabama Diabetes Program

Alabama Department of Public Health (334) 206-5300

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................................................................................1

Diabetes in Alabama.........................................................................................2 Statewide Organizations and Programs............................................................3 Programs Serving Multiple Counties.................................................................5 Individual County Programs, Education Classes, and Support........................6

Developed by the Alabama Department of Public Health in cooperation with the

Alabama Diabetes Network February 2011

Introduction

This directory has been developed as a resource guide to provide contact information for programs offering diabetes education and support throughout Alabama. Also included is a listing of statewide assistance programs and organizations providing a variety of services. This directory serves as a vital tool for people seeking education or assistance for diabetes and related diseases. With the prevalence of diabetes steadily rising in Alabama the provision of education, support, and assistance is of the utmost importance. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information within this resource directory is accurate. This document is not all inclusive. Those interested in being included in this directory should contact the Alabama Department of Public Health Diabetes Branch at (334) 206-5300 or (800) 252-1818.

STRATEGIES TO DELAY OR PREVENT THE ONSET OF TYPE 2

DIABETES: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Be more physically active Maintain a healthy blood pressure Eat a healthy diet

o Eat foods rich in fiber o Eat the recommended five

to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily o Use less salt Have your cholesterol checked regularly, and keep it low Stop smoking and tobacco use, if you smoke or use tobacco products

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Diabetes in Alabama

According to 2009 data released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 12% of people in Alabama have been diagnosed with diabetes, and thousands are unaware that they even have the disease. Alabama ranks among the top five states in the nation for the prevalence of diabetes, surpassing the national average. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the state and directly contributes to the incidence of heart disease and stroke. It is also the primary cause of kidney failure, non-trauma related limb amputations, and adult onset blindness. Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die of heart disease or have a stroke than adults without diabetes. Left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes can also lead to other complications, including nerve damage, dental disease, and pregnancy complications. Diabetes can directly cause acute life-threatening events such as diabetic coma and heart attack, and people with diabetes are more susceptible to many other illnesses such as influenza and pneumonia. Self-management of diabetes is the key to preventing complications. It is important that people living with diabetes learn how to manage the disease and maintain good health. This directory is intended to direct people living with diabetes to educational programs, support groups, and other resources that can help promote and sustain healthy behaviors that will help avert complications and improve the quality and length of life.

Approximately

434,800

Alabamians have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Statewide Organizations and Programs

Alabama Cooperative Extension System Duncan Hall, Room 107A Auburn University, AL 36849-5658 Telephone: (334) 844-7007

(334) 844-2224 Website: aces.edu/family Services offered: Nutrition education, health awareness, healthy cooking schools, ServSafe, personal financial management, family and child development, family and consumer science. Services are available in all counties.

Alabama Department of Education State School Nurse Consultant/Nurse Administrator 50 North Ripley Street, GPB 5227 Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone: (334) 242-8174 Email: smarbury@alsde.edu Website: alsde.edu Services offered: Provides leadership, consultation, and direction for Alabama school nurses; works closely with all school districts to promote quality nursing services that address the broad, complex medical needs of students; and provides supervision and implementation of health and wellness programs established and supported by the Alabama Department of Education.

Alabama Medicaid Agency 501 Dexter Avenue P.O. Box 5624 Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone: (334) 353-8473 Toll Free: (800) 362-1504 Website: medicaid. Services offered: Covers diabetic supplies and medications, when specified criteria are met.

Alabama Primary Health Care Association Celestine D. Drayden, Special Programs Coordinator 1345 Carmichael Way Montgomery, AL 36106 Telephone: (334) 271-7068 Fax: (334) 271-7069 Email: celeste@ Website: Services offered: Contact department for services.

Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation 2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 200W Birmingham, AL 35243 Telephone: (205) 970-1600, Ext. 3434 Email: pburgess@alqio. Services offered: Educational materials for people with diabetes.

Alabama Diabetes Association Alabama Affiliate 3918 Montclair Road, Suite 218 Birmingham, AL 35213 Telephone: (800) 676-4065, Ext. 3072 Website: Services offered: Awareness, education, and advocacy for people with diabetes.

Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationAlabama Chapter 600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 860 Birmingham, AL 35209 Telephone: (205) 871-0333 Toll Free: (888) 533-WALK Email: Alabama@ Website: alabama Services offered: Family outreach, education, advocacy, research, support and mentor groups, and Bag of Hope program for newly diagnosed patients with Type 1 Diabetes.

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National Kidney Foundation Serving Georgia and Alabama 2951 Flowers Road, Suite 211 Atlanta, GA 30341 Telephone: (770) 452-1539 Fax: (770) 452-7564 Toll Free: (800) 633-2339 Website: Services offered: Referral and information, education and prevention of kidney disease, raises funds to prevent kidney disease, services for those with diabetes, hypertension, and those in a high risk population.

Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional and Support Services 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1040 Montgomery, AL 36130-3017 Telephone: (334) 206-5396 Fax: (334) 206-5434 Toll Free: (800) 255-1992 Website: ruralhealth Services offered: Contact department for services.

Southeastern Diabetes Education Services 500 Chase Park South, Suite 104 Hoover, AL 35244 Telephone: (205) 402-0415 Fax: (205) 402-0416 Email: info@ Website: Services offered: Diabetes education and support programs from children and youth living with diabetes and their families.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Website: Services offered: Educational and selfmanagement resources powered by WebMD.

AARP Alabama State Office 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1880 Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone: (334) 954-3061 Fax: (334) 954-3050 Toll Free: (866) 542-8167 Email: dlemons@ Services offered: Healthy lifestyle and disease prevention, 50 years of age and older population information.

Alabama Department of Senior Services 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 570 P.O. Box 301851 Montgomery, AL 36130-1851 Telephone: (334) 353-8320 Fax: (334) 353-8467 Email: bobbie.morris@adss. Services offered: Referral and information for older adults.

Alabama Department of Public Health Healthy Communities Program 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1274J Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone: (334) 206-5893 Email: brandi.pouncey@adph.state.al.us Services offered: Contact department for services.

Alabama Department of Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1276 Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone: (334) 206-2776 Fax: (334) 206-2064 Alabama Tobacco Quit-Line: (800) QUIT-NOW Services offered: Tobacco education and tobacco quit-line.

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