Diabetes Free SC

09/04/2025

Managing diabetes is a lifelong journey, and women across South Carolina are finding the support they need through the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).

Since 2022, more than 1,370 women have joined WHI programs at Prisma Health, MUSC Health and Clemson Rural Health. Participants are seeing real results, including A1C reductions of nearly 25 percent for some graduates.

With a support extension from Diabetes Free SC, these programs will continue through 2025 and 2026, ensuring women receive the care and resources they need.

Learn more about WHI and its impact ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4gphRL5

08/27/2025

Bridging the Gap in Postpartum Diabetes Care.

For many women, managing diabetes doesn’t end with childbirth. It becomes a new chapter. That’s where the Diabetes Free SC Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) plays a critical role.

WHI promotes wellness for women with or at risk for diabetes and works to reduce disparities in access to and quality of care. Through clinics at Prisma Health and MUSC Health, the initiative provides ongoing support for women transitioning from the SC MOMs program into postpartum care.

By offering continued, patient-centered care, WHI helps new mothers manage the dual challenges of diabetes and early motherhood. Health care should not stop at delivery. https://bit.ly/4lRt7n3

08/20/2025

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent and manage diabetes.

Diabetes Free SC is proud to support the launch of the SHIELD program, Spiritual Health Initiative for Eliminating and Lowering Diabetes, at two trusted community sites: Welfare Baptist Church in Belton and Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center - BLEC in West Columbia.

Each site is offering a 12-week, culturally tailored program focused on education, prevention and support for adults with or at risk for diabetes. By meeting people where they are, SHIELD helps empower healthier decisions through connection, trust and shared knowledge.

More here: https://bit.ly/40MCN9X

08/13/2025

TRACK Trails are spreading across South Carolina and National TRACK Trails Day this Saturday is the perfect time to explore one near you!

Thanks to our partnership with Kids in Parks, each county in the state will have a TRACK Trail by 2026. These free, self-guided trails turn outdoor time into a fun adventure for families, with nature-themed activities and easy-to-use guides.

Join the celebration and plan a family outing. Visit your local trail, TRACK your adventure online and help show how connecting with nature supports long-term health. https://www.kidsinparks.com/partners/partner-resources/national-track-trails-day

08/06/2025

Healthy Palmetto recently unveiled its 2025–2029 statewide action plan, targeting six strategic priorities such as nutrition supports, food-is-medicine interventions, community mobility, school and outdoor physical activity opportunities

Since 2020, Diabetes Free SC has funded programs that align closely with these strategies. We’re grateful to align with Healthy Palmetto and more than 40 partner organizations in building healthier communities through community action.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4l0FzQ4

07/22/2025

We are proud to welcome Dr. Silvio Inzucchi as a guest speaker at the 2025 Diabetes Free SC Annual Meeting.

Dr. Inzucchi is a world-renowned endocrinologist and clinical expert in diabetes care. He currently serves as clinical chief of endocrinology and medical director of the Yale Medicine Diabetes Center, with more than 500 publications and extensive experience in leading clinical trials on diabetes treatment and cardiovascular health.

As we mark , we are honored to have Dr. Inzucchi join our partners to share his perspective on the future of diabetes management.

See more details on his topic and the day’s sessions. https://bit.ly/406MZtA

07/10/2025

In 2025, Diabetes Free SC will support programs that encourage prevention, care and community-based outreach throughout South Carolina.

The SC MOMs program will grow to serve more communities, offering complete clinical care to help women manage diabetes during pregnancy.

The Women’s Health Initiative will continue to empower women of all ages with the tools and support needed to manage diabetes and bridge those in the SC MOMs program to continue to manage diabetes after pregnancy.

A new program, SHIELD, will launch to bring diabetes education and prevention to adults through trusted, faith-based outreach in West Columbia and Anderson County.

Partners include Prisma Health, MUSC Health, Rural Health Services, Inc., Clemson Rural Health, Generation4 and Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center - BLEC.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XdQY4W

07/03/2025

Preventing diabetes starts well before diagnosis. For many children, that prevention begins at school.

Why focus on schools? Because most children spend the majority of their time in classrooms. That makes schools a powerful place for prevention.

Through support from Diabetes Free SC, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the MUSC Boeing Center for Children's Wellness are helping districts across South Carolina implement policy, systems and environmental changes.

This is what long-term health impact looks like. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/Mn0zs_DZGfw

06/25/2025

Diabetes Free SC and our partners participated in the American Diabetes Association – DiabetesPro Scientific Sessions, where we connected with global experts on the latest in diabetes care and prevention.

Our team learned about promising therapies, tools and strategies that can help reduce complications and improve outcomes right here in South Carolina.

Thank you to ADA for creating space for innovation, collaboration and impact.

06/18/2025

The SC MOMs program is a powerful initiative helping pregnant women with diabetes get the care they need—when they need it most. Since 2020, it’s helped reduce preterm births by 20% and improved outcomes for both moms and babies across South Carolina.

What SC MOMs delivers:
✅ Personalized, team-based care
✅ Fewer NICU admissions
✅ Lower C-section rates
✅ Healthier newborns

Keep an eye out for the 2025-206 expansion of SC MOMs program through Prisma Health and MUSC Health. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3SVlMG1

In South Carolina, maternal and child health (MCH) faces significant challenges that require urgent attention and intervention. Severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which includes life-threatening conditions such as heart failure, kidney failure, sepsis, sh...

06/11/2025

Without access to school meals, families often struggle to keep nutritious food on the table. That’s where our partners step in.

Diabetes Free SC supports the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which works with school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education to promote summer meal programs like Summer Break Café — providing free, healthy meals in libraries, parks, churches and more.

Healthy habits don’t stop at the meal site. Healthier Generation also offers family-friendly tools like Snack Switch Up and Flavor Remix to make nutritious eating fun and doable at home.

Together, we’re helping South Carolina kids stay nourished, energized and on track — even while school’s out. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SIdYb7

06/04/2025

Last week, Diabetes Free SC presented the success of VeggieRx, a powerful collaboration with FoodShare South Carolina, at the American Society for Nutrition annual conference in Orlando.

Doctors in South Carolina prescribed fresh produce to patients with or at risk of diabetes. With support from FoodShare South Carolina, patients received weekly fresh food boxes. The result?
✅ Weight loss
✅ Lower BMI
✅ Reduced A1C
✅ Improved blood pressure

Real food can lead to real change. 🍎🥦

Learn more about VeggieRx: https://bit.ly/4l0smr1