Washington University's Diabetes Research and Training Center Prevention and Control Division

Dr. Edwin B. Fisher directs the Prevention and Control Division of the Washington University DRTC in St. Louis. The Washington University DRTC division is currently involved in many projects designed to improve prevention of and care for people with diabetes.

Current projects at the Washington University DRTC include

• Evaluation and enhancement of care for type 2 diabetes among low-income, minority patients of neighborhood health centers.



• Translation to a Native American community of peer- and community-based approaches to promoting a reduced-fat diet.



• Promotion of exercise among participants in an activity and health program for older adults.



• Study of social support provided by staff in diabetes care and especially in the Diabetes Prevention Program.

Independently funded research projects affiliated with the DRTC also address

• child and family factors in Type 1 diabetes



• depression and diabetes



• use of a peer "coach" to enhance diabetes management in low-income, minority patients with type 2 diabetes



• over 70 active protocols in patient oriented research in diabetes and endocrinology implemented through the Clinical Research Center closely linked with the DRTC

A master's program in health care services is affiliated with this DRTC. This program for nurses, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals offers interdisciplinary training in health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease care, patient education and counseling, and program development and evaluation. The curriculum covers programs serving diverse audiences in a variety of settings.

source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/drtc/index.htm