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"Am I at risk?"
Approximately 1 in 3 seniors 65 and
older have diabetes, and nearly 50%
of them are undiagnosed.
Help MDSP reach seniors
What does Medicare cover?
Medicare covers free diabetes
screening tests for people at
risk for diabetes
Should you be screened for diabetes?
You can help promote screening
Learn how senior centers, churches community groups, caregivers and others are all using MDSP materials to promote screening around the country.
Phoenix Fights Diabetes
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the MDSP Grant Award Winner- Maricopa Integrated Health System in Phoenix, AZ, Mr. Elbert Bicknell, shares his connection to diabetes, and why he advocates for screening and supports the MDSP!
About MDSP
The Medicare Diabetes Screening Project is a coalition of more than 20 national partners, co-chaired by the American Diabetes Association, the Healthcare Leadership Council, and Novo Nordisk. These organizations have joined together to promote awareness and utilization of the diabetes screening benefit in Medicare.
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Atlanta: A Game Plan for Older Adults to Prevent Diabetes!
Diabetes is one of the most serious health issues facing adults ages 65 or older in the Metro Atlanta area. Get a Jump on Diabetes: A Game Plan for Older Adults to Prevent Diabetes is a campaign of the MDSP, the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging, and the YMCA to offer the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program at no cost to the first 200 eligible older adults. This program can help older adults prevent and reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes.
MDSP - Advocating for Diabetes Screening, one state at a time!
The MDSP has launched pilot programs in the states of Georgia, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Mississippi, and is supporting efforts in many other communities across the nation.
“Could I have diabetes and not know it?”
