The Rhode Island Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) was created by the Rhode Island Department of Health in 1978, with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to reduce the burden of diabetes in the State.

In 2001, there were an estimated 78,000 persons with
diabetes in Rhode Island (about 52,000 diagnosed and
26,000 not diagnosed). More information on local and
national diabetes trends is available.

Vision of the DPCP

We envision a Rhode Island where all people with diabetes have equal opportunities to live full, productive, healthy and satisfying lives.

DPCP Programs

The DPCP is divided into several program components. You may visit the individual programs below or click for a brief summary of each component.

Comprehensive Healthcare Improvement Project
Diabetes Multicultural Coalition
Diabetes Outpatient Educators
Diabetes Professional Advisory Council
Diabetes Resource Center
TEAMWorks

DPCP Products & Resources

The DPCP strives to improve the quality of care for all persons with diabetes in Rhode Island. The program works very closely with several State partners to accomplish this goal in creating a variety of products, resources and tools for persons with diabetes.

Highlights

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