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
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.