1. Reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in South Carolina through early testing and education
Which challenges does this action plan address?
- Skyrocketing number of diabetics in South Carolina
- Lack of knowledge on simple lifestyle changes that can prevent diabetes
- Exorbitant costs associated with treating diabetes
What are some potential action steps to take?
- Identify a pilot area (one metropolitan zip code) to provide free screening for pre-diabetes
- Contact free health clinic or other organization in the pilot area to partner on the effort
- Procure a sponsor for education materials and a free, healthy gift to provide to residents in the zip code to encourage them to get screened
- Inventory organizations in South Carolina that provide education and programs on preventing diabetes – build a coalition of these organizations
2. Reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in South Carolina through awareness and access to wellness programs
Which challenges does this action plan address?
- Lack of knowledge on simple lifestyle changes that can prevent diabetes
- Makes behavioral changes easier by providing access to healthier food choices, activity areas, business-supported programs, etc.
What are some potential action steps to take?
- Identify organizations in South Carolina with which to partner on education materials
- Research opportunities to work with elementary-age children
- Create marketing campaign to increase awareness through education on healthy diet and lifestyle choices
- Identify best practices in the business community for wellness programs – plan to share with SC Chamber of Commerce
