Section 7Sec./Art. 7

The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan. The long range national plan for the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus shall provide for:

a. the development of strategies and programs, including awareness campaigns and the continuing education of health personnel and concerned individuals, to prevent diabetes mellitus and its complications;

b. the adoption of cost-effective and appropriate screening methods for the detection of diabetes mellitus in its early or pre-symptomatic stages;

c. the investigations into the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of diabetes mellitus;

d. the evaluation of measures employed, including drug and diet therapies, in the control of diabetes mellitus;

e. the establishment of mechanisms to reduce the socioeconomic impact of diabetes mellitus on affected individuals and families;

f. the granting of incentives and support for organizations of affected individuals and families;

g. the establishment of coordinated health systems, which shall involve clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, community-based health workers and lay volunteers, for dealing with diabetes mellitus and its complications;

h. the participation of local government units, alongside with concerned government agencies and non-government organizations, in the implementation of programs on diabetes prevention and control;

i. the periodic review of research needs and potential in the control of diabetes mellitus;

j. the systematic utilization of public and private resources to achieve the objectives enumerated above; and

k. the recommendation of the Commission for legislation.