Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi

The mission of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is to prevent diabetes and associated complications as well as to improve the lives of every child, every adult and every family touched by type 1 or type 2 diabetes. We accomplish this through education, medical assistance, support, advocacy and research.

DIABETES FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S SERVICES  We Care 2 – The Foundation provides a special backpack with our mascot “Sugar” and information for newly diagnosed children and their parents.  Parent-to-Parent Network/Children’s Support Group – The Foundation provides a support group for parents and children with diabetes. A Halloween party and an Easter Egg Hunt are some of the fun activities of this group.  Camp Kandu – The Foundation sponsors a weekend camp for children and their families at Camp Twin Lakes in Florence. The camp is held twice a year—once in the fall and once in the spring. Children with diabetes attend for free. The Foundation also provides funding for Camp Hopewell, a diabetes summer camp in Oxford, MS  “Sweet Subject” – A free program for schools and daycare centers to educate teachers and staff members about caring for children with diabetes. Schools that have students with diabetes are given a box of emergency testing supplies and items for managing hypo/hyperglycemia. MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY SERVICES  D.O.C. – ‘Diabetes on Call,’ a free statewide education and referral program. The Foundation also provides classes in diabetes management.  Helping Hands – The DFM works with hospitals and clinics to provide free emergency medical assistance and supplies to uninsured or under-insured Mississippians. We also provide referrals to pharmaceutical assistance programs and other area agencies.  Diabetes Health & Awareness Day/Health Fairs-The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi participates in community and church ministry activities and provides free information on managing diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, meal planning and other topics of interest to church and community health fairs around the state. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS  Professional Education Sessions – The Foundation is committed to quality diabetes care for all Mississippians who have diabetes. The Diabetes Foundation provides an annual professional education symposium on the latest in diabetes management for physicians and other health care professionals. The next CME program is scheduled for February 16, 2024  Patient Education Sessions – Because the Foundation believes that diabetes management is ultimately in your control, we offer an annual Patient Super Conference where Mississippians with diabetes can learn the latest in diabetes management. The next Conference is scheduled for March 2024