# Diabetes Free SC

> Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) is a long-term, statewide initiative launched in 2020 that works to reduce the incidence and impact of diabetes in South Carolina. Funded by the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, DFSC aligns community organizations and health programs to promote equity and reduce disparities in diabetes prevention, education, and care. Over 500,000 adults in South Carolina have been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 1.4 million have prediabetes.

DFSC operates through three strategic directions: improving pregnancy outcomes for women with diabetes, reducing lifelong diabetes risk in children, and preventing diabetes and its complications in adults. The initiative funds and supports eight active programs across the state, working with community partners including hospitals, faith organizations, schools, and food access organizations.

## Programs

- [Management of Maternal Diabetes](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/management-maternal-diabetes): Program focused on preventing or mitigating complications from gestational diabetes through specialized prenatal care
- [Women's Health Initiative](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/womens-health-initiative): Initiative addressing diabetes-related health challenges in women across South Carolina
- [School Wellness Initiative](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/school-wellness-initiative): School-based program promoting physical activity and healthy nutrition in children
- [Faith Community Outreach](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/faith-community-outreach): Program working with faith-based organizations to deliver diabetes education and prevention in communities
- [Kids in Parks](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/kids-parks): Program encouraging physical activity in children through outdoor trail activities
- [Community Health Workers](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/community-health-workers): Program deploying community health workers to connect adults with diabetes prevention and care resources
- [FoodShare SC](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/foodshare-sc): Program expanding access to fresh produce for communities affected by food insecurity
- [Surgical Quality Collaborative Diabetes Initiative](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/programs/surgical-quality-collaborative-diabetes-initiative): Initiative improving surgical outcomes for patients with diabetes

## About

- [About Us](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/about-us): Overview of the organization's mission, vision, and guiding principles
- [Strategic Directions](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/about-us/strategic-directions): The three focus areas guiding DFSC's work across women's health, children, and adults
- [Diabetes in South Carolina](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/about-us/diabetes-south-carolina): Data and context on the prevalence and impact of diabetes in the state
- [Team](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/about-us/team): Staff bios for DFSC's medical, policy, and public health leadership
- [Annual Impact Report](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/about-us/annual-impact-report): Yearly summary of program outcomes and impact metrics

## Resources

- [Professional Resources](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/resources/professional-resources): Resources shared with partner organizations working on diabetes issues
- [Clinical Resources](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/resources/clinical-resources): Publications and medical education materials related to DFSC-supported initiatives
- [Patient Resources](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/resources/patient-resources): Resources for patients available through DFSC grant partners and other organizations

## News and Events

- [News](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/news): Latest news articles about DFSC programs and diabetes-related developments in South Carolina
- [Events](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/events): Upcoming DFSC events including the Annual Meeting
- [Annual Meeting](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/events/annual-meeting): Information about the yearly gathering of DFSC partners and stakeholders

## Optional

- [Partnerships](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/partnerships): Information about organizations partnering with DFSC
- [Contact](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/contact): How to reach the Diabetes Free SC team
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/privacy-policy): Site privacy policy
- [Terms of Use](https://www.diabetesfreesc.org/terms-use): Site terms of use