�In the Division of Diabetes Translation, we:

�Work to define the diabetes burden through the use of public health surveillance

�Conduct applied translational research

�Develop and maintain 59 state-based diabetes prevention and control programs throughout the United States and in 8 U.S. territories

�Support the National Diabetes Education Program, which is�of course--a joint initiative between CDC and NIH. 

�NDEP works to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes and its complications by changing the way diabetes is treated

�NDEP develops diabetes education materials for high risk populations, including African Americans, American Indian and Alaska Natives, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinos, and older adults, in particular.

�Support the Native Diabetes Wellness Program, which works with partners to reduce the health disparities among American Indians and Alaska Natives

�Recently, the Native Diabetes Wellness Program collaborated with the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and the Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention to develop the Eagle Book series.