The Diabetes Advisory Council is a governor-appointed group that advises the Governor and the Department of Health Secretary on emerging diabetes issues effecting care, treatment, and quality of life. The guidance of and recommendations made by the Council improves policy and legislation efforts, as well as influences the strategic planning of the Diabetes Control Program.
Diabetes Advisory Council
The DAC is made up of representatives of the following:
- ADA Recognized Community Education
- Adult Endocrinology
- American Diabetes Association
- Dietary CDE
- Florida Academy of Family Physicians
- Nursing CDE
- CMS Diabetes Regional Program
- Community Health Center
- County Health Department
- Employer
- Insurance Industry
- Interested Citizens with Diabetes (3)
- Interested Citizens (2)
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Ophthamology or Optometry
- Osteopathic Medical School
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- University of Florida Medical School
- University of Miami Medical School
- University of South Florida Medical School
Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting Minutes
Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Statutes
Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Strategic Plan (PDF 682 KB)
The Florida Diabetes Health System strategic plan was updated in November 2009. The Life Stage Work Groups indicated as having lead responsibility will be replaced by committees once the new combined committee structure of the Alliance and the Diabetes Advisory Council is adopted.
Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting Schedule
The Diabetes Advisory Council meets quarterly. Beginning with the adoption of the new committee structure currently being reviewed by partners, the Diabetes Advisory Council and the Leadership Council will hold joint (Diabetes Core Leadership) quarterly meetings and committee conference calls. The proposed schedule of the Diabetes Core Leadership meetings for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 is:
- First Quarter: September 23, 2010: Diabetes Core Leadership Meeting, 10AM - 4:45PM Tampa
- Second Quarter: November 2010 (dates not yet scheduled): Strategic Planning Meeting, 2 days, Tampa
- Third Quarter: January 12, 2011: Diabetes Core Leadership Meeting via webex/conference call, 9:30AM - 1:30PM
- Fourth Quarter: April 6, 2011: Diabetes Core Leadership Meeting, 8:30AM - 3:15PM Tallahassee
The First Quarter meeting is held in different locations around the state in conjunction with the annual Alliance general membership meeting/Educational Forum. The Second Quarter meeting is a strategic planning meeting for all partners in Florida's diabetes health system. It is held in Tampa. To be as efficient as possible with travel funds, the Third Quarter meeting will be held via webex/conference call, and the Fourth Quarter meeting will be held in Tallahassee.
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The Diabetes Advisory Council currently has openings for the following members:
- Community Health Center
- Pediatric Endocrinology
If you are interested in appointment to the Diabetes Advisory Council and qualify for one of these categories, please complete a Gubernatorial Appointment Questionnaire and send it to:
Governor's Appointments Office
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Applications are considered on a quarterly basis. For consideration, please ensure your application is received by the following dates:
November 30
February 28
May 31
August 31
All applications are kept on file for one year, during which time they are considered for any positions for which they are qualified which become vacant.