Question 1

Camp Kandu

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Camp Kandu, held twice a year at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, MS, offers children with diabetes, as well as their parents, siblings, and even their friends, the opportunity to have fun while learning to take charge of diabetes. The camp is free for children with diabetes, and parents and siblings pay only a small fee. Through the generosity of others, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is able to host children with diabetes to Camp Kandu as well as offer scholarships to other diabetes camps.

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Question 2

Diabetes on Call

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Diabetes on Call (D.O.C.) is a free-to-the-public, statewide educational referral program providing one-on-one counseling along with FREE educational material. Education is vital to understanding diabetes and self-management of the disease.

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Question 3

Medical Professional & Patient Education

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As the number of Mississippians developing diabetes steadily increases, the need for healthcare professionals equipped with the most up-to-date tools to help these Mississippians has also grown. That is why the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi sponsors a Continuing Medical Education symposium annually for healthcare providers around the state.

We believe that one of the most important keys to assisting patients with diabetes is a well-educated and trained health professional.

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Question 4

Sweet Subject Education

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“Sweet Subject” is a signature program of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi created to offer Mississippi schools and daycare facilities with the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) by attending a DFM school presentation.

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Question 5

Patient Assistance

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Patient assistance is another vital service offered by the DFM. The “Helping Hands” program provides free emergency assistance with diabetes-related medicines and medical supplies once per year to uninsured or underinsured Mississippians. The DFM will also make referrals to pharmaceutical assistance programs and other area agencies. Patients must have current prescriptions and have their medical team or social workers contact the DFM to verify the patient’s need.

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Question 6

We Care 2

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“We Care 2” is a signature program of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi that sends a DFM representative to visit a newly diagnosed child and his/her family while in the hospital. The program’s goal is to connect families with an ongoing support system and resource network for managing the health of their child.

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