Our Mission:

Through a network of public and private partners, the Kentucky Diabetes Network, Inc. (KDN) strives to improve the treatment and outcomes for Kentuckians with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and ultimately to prevent the onset of diabetes.

Our Vision:

The Kentucky Diabetes Network, Inc. is the collaborative driving force behind the prevention, control, and eradication of diabetes in Kentucky.

Our Goals:

• Increase the percentage of Kentuckians recognizing diabetes as a serious disease. Increase wellness care for individuals with and at risk for diabetes.

• Increase practitioners’ diabetes knowledge and awareness.

• Increase the number of foot, eye, and kidney exams obtained by people with diabetes.

• Ensure that all persons with newly diagnosed diabetes have access to quality self-management programs.

• Promote cultural competence and diversity among KDN members and Kentuckians.

• Promote funding and research for the control, prevention, and care of diabetes.

• Foster cooperative efforts to increase diabetes screening, especially for at-risk populations.

• Increase the number of individuals with diabetes who have hemoglobin A1C tests annually.

• Advocate and foster changes in policies and plans which ensure non-discrimination for people with diabetes.

• Serve as a catalyst for coordinated statewide implementation of the Strategic Plan.

KDN, Inc.is a statewide partnership of Kentucky organizations, associations, and individuals who have a professional or personal connection with diabetes.

If you would like to partner with KDN to help reduce the burden of diabetes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky download our member commitment form, complete and mail to the address listed.

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