Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina

The Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (DSC) serves as a national leader in the coordination of public efforts to identify and manage diabetes mellitus. Signed into law by the Governor of South Carolina in July 1994, the DSC provides diabetes management tools and educational programs with the goal of reducing complications and cost burdens for South Carolinians who suffer from this incurable chronic disease. The Initiative represents a unique melding of private, state, and federal resources and agencies working toward this common goal. The Diabetes Center of Excellence was established in the original legislation and is based at the Medical University of South Carolina. It administers the many activities and programs of DSC and is responsible for professional education programs for health professionals of all varieties in South Carolina.