Breadcrumb Home News News Explore press releases, read up on the latest research and more. Filter by Category All CategoriesImpact StoriesPatient ResourcesPress Releases Impact Stories Prenatal Programs Put Moms in Control of Diabetes May 5, 2022 Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) launched Management of Maternal (MOMs) programs in 2020. These efforts are part of a long-term commitment to improve the health of all South Carolinians. The MOMs programs accomplish this by improving pregnancy outcomes for... Impact Stories Investing in Community Health to Prevent Diabetes March 17, 2022 Our communities play a key role in our daily lives. The people we meet every day influence our decisions, even our health-related decisions. Community health workers (CHWs) have become a vital part of how people seek and receive care. Diabetes Free... Impact Stories Diabetes Free SC Focuses on Women's Health With New Initiative February 17, 2022 Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) aims to reduce diabetes and its complications in South Carolina. It is developing an innovative program that helps young women with diabetes take control of their health. The DFSC Women’s Health Initiative promotes wellness... Press Releases Women's Health Initiative Request for Proposals Released January 5, 2022 Diabetes Free SC, through the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, invites proposals from eligible applicant organizations to improve the health of women who have, or are at risk for, diabetes. This opportunity is a two-step process... Impact Stories Improving Surgery Outcomes for People With Diabetes December 16, 2021 People with diabetes face a number of health risks. They are more likely to develop heart, gum or kidney disease. Surgery also poses a risk. “People with diabetes who do not have good sugar control have poorer wound healing and increased risk of... Press Releases Diabetes Free SC Expands Efforts With Two New Funded Programs August 26, 2021 The mission of Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) is to reduce diabetes and its complications among South Carolinians. It is a big goal that will require a long-term commitment to reducing health disparities that affect people across the state. And it is a goal... Impact Stories Supporting Affordable Access to Healthy Foods July 22, 2021 A healthy diet is key to ensuring good overall health. Eating well-rounded meals that include fresh produce can help reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. But many people throughout South Carolina do not... Impact Stories Getting a Head Start on Health with Upstream Intervention June 24, 2021 It’s never too late to start adopting healthy habits. But it’s also never too early. This is particularly true when it comes to diabetes, which affects more than 600,000 people in South Carolina. And that number is expected to continue to grow... Impact Stories Preventing Diabetes and Improving Birth Outcomes May 7, 2021 Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) launched in 2020 with a mission to reduce health care gaps and improve the health of all South Carolinians affected by diabetes. The program is a long-term commitment to transform the health of all South Carolinians by... Impact Stories Diabetes Free SC Aspires To Help Students Lifelong Healthy Habits April 30, 2021 Type 2 diabetes in children is on the rise in South Carolina, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. The agency says the childhood obesity epidemic is to blame. To combat this trend and to help South Carolinians form... Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page Next Last page Last 2021 Annual Report View our 2021 Diabetes Free SC Annual Report. View the Report