Beth Israel Medical Center, Friedman Diabetes Institute

Project Title

Queens South Asian Action for Diabetes Education Programs and Treatment (ADEPT)

Award Amount

$255,496

Location

Queens

Web Site

http://friedmandiabetesinstitute.com/

Date Awarded

November 15, 2007

South Asians have the highest rate of Type 2 diabetes among ethnic groups in New York City. Beth Israel Division of Endocrinology receives 10,000 diabetes-related visits annually, many of whom are South Asian. This project trains primary care physicians on the implementation of the ADA standards of care for South Asian patients and provides diabetes management, using a culturally competent curriculum and certified diabetes educator for South Asian patients.

To help improve the diabetes care and awareness among this population, the Beth Israel Medical Center’s Friedman Institute will work with the South Asian Health Project to launch Queens/South Asian ADEPT. Elements of the ADEPT program include: training providers regarding the American Diabetes Association’s standards of care, educating patients about ways to manage their disease, and creating opportunities within the community to help those with diabetes control the disease.