Resources & Links

Documents and Resources Created by CHIP Diabetes Workgroup:

• CHIP Diabetes Work Plan: This spreadsheet outlines in detail the main  action steps the workgroup has agreed to take on and the status of specific items. This document will be updated regularly.

• Clinical Referral Tool: This PDF is a tool to help local clinicians and service providers who refer clients one of the various community-based, evidence-based diabetes prevention/management programs in Buncombe County. It is arranged by the client's readiness to change, and includes not only program cost, length, contact info, etc., but also specific information on which client barriers (transportation, etc.) the program directly addresses. (Must be printed on LEGAL size paper).

• 211 CLIENT Handout: This full-page color flyer outlines how a person with (or at risk of) diabetes can dial 211 and get connected to the right diabetes program for them. It also lists each program with some basic program information--cost, locations, length, etc.

• 211 PROVIDER Handout: This full-page color flyer educates providers about the work local diabetes programs have done with 211 to be a "single entry point" for community-based, evidence-based diabetes programs. It lists each program with basic program information--cost, eligibility, length, etc.

• Diabetes Service Map-Buncombe County: This colorful graphic lists and categorizes the many services impacting diabetes--from primary prevention to acute treatment.

Documents and Resources CHIP Diabetes Workgroup May Find Useful:

• CDC Pre-diabetes Screening Test: This is a PDF of a tool with 7 simple questions that can be asked in person or over the phone to assess risk for pre-diabetes. 

• Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes: This website has a wealth of information from infographics to webinars to a heavy focus on policy change recommendations--all focused on reducing the disparities in diabetes outcomes. 

• The Community Guide's Recommendations for Diabetes Prevention & Control: This web page summarizes the research-supported best-practices in community interventions to prevent diabetes.

• Diabetes North Carolina: This website has information for community, employers, and health care providers, including NC data, maps of existing prevention programs and management programs, a toolkit for faith leaders, a Prevention and Management Guide, and more...