Health Promotions

Diabetes Coalition

Tel: (541) 574-4682

Summary of Coalition

The Diabetes Coalition consists of a group of individuals who have an interest in diabetes. The overall goal of the Coalition is to reduce the burden of diabetes in Lincoln County.

The coalition is striving to work towards the following objectives:

	Identify undiagnosed persons with diabetes
	Provide awareness that diabetes is a serious condition
	Promote the importance of self-management and treatment
	Increase public awareness that diabetes can be controlled and sometimes prevented.
	Increase awareness of available resources and services in Lincoln County for people affected by diabetes.
	Establish partnerships with various organizations to promote prevention, early detection and care of diagnosed diabetes cases.

The coalition is unavailable to provide direct services. The coalition meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 - 5 p.m., Location varies. Please contact Heather LaMonte for the next meeting location 574-4682.

Call 574-4682 for information on upcoming educational programs in Lincoln County.

Resources
Annual Diabetes Update 2008! April*
Diabetes Support Groups
Meals Made Easy, Class Information*
Living Well With A Chronic Condition*

Links
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
Endocrine Society
National Diabetes Education Program
The Oregon Diabetes Program
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
Children with Diabetes
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Gales Creek Camp, For Kids with Diabetes
Eat 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health
Kids Health
Diabetic Gourmet Magazine

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