The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan.
Section 7
SEC. 7. The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan. – The long range national plan for the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus shall provide for: the development of strategies and programs, including awareness campaigns and the continuing education of health personnel and concerned individuals, to prevent diabetes mellitus and its complications; the adoption of cost-effective and appropriate screening methods for the detection of diabetes mellitus in its early or pre-symptomatic stages; the investigations into the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of diabetes mellitus; the evaluation of measures employed, including drug and diet therapies, in the control of diabetes mellitus; the establishment of mechanisms to reduce the socioeconomic impact of diabetes mellitus on affected individuals and families; the granting of incentives and support for organizations of affected individuals and families; the establishment of coordinated health systems, which shall involve clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, community-based health workers and lay volunteers, for dealing with diabetes mellitus and its complications; the participation of local government units, alongside with concerned government agencies and non-government organizations, in the implementation of programs on diabetes prevention and control; the periodic review of research needs and potential in the control of diabetes mellitus; the systematic utilization of public and private resources to achieve the objectives enumerated above; and the recommendation of the Commission for legislation.