About the Coalition

The Diabetes Coalition of Mississippi is a group of Mississippians who care about the health of our residents and who know that diabetes is a major issue for our state. We know that there are many people working diligently to address this issue.

By sharing our experiences, both good and bad, by leveraging our collective resources, and by focusing our efforts on activities that create the most impact, member of the DCM believe that we can make a difference in the lives of people with diabetes in our state. We also believe that, together, we can change the culture and environment so that everyone becomes healthier.

We invite you to join us: attend our quarterly meetings, be active in our workstreams, and share your experiences and opportunities for improvement with our members.

Together, we can Give Diabetes the Blues in Mississippi.

Diabetes Overview

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies.… Continue reading Diabetes Overview

Join Us

The Diabetes Coalition of Mississippi is comprised of thousands of professionals, stakeholders, and citizens who are determined to overcome diabetes through prevention, treatment, and quality care. Membership is open to anyone, and there is no cost to join! Click here to register online today!

Accredited Programs

In order to best prevent and treat diabetes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have established two accredited programs, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Diabetes Self Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program. These programs are available for professionals to obtain for delivery of diabetes prevention techniques, and for patients to use to… Continue reading Accredited Programs