Diabetes Association of Pierce County

              P.O. Box 110427, Tacoma, WA 98411-0427    (253) 272-5134     www.dapc.info

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ANNUAL AGENCY REPORT

Diabetes Association of Pierce County (DAPC) stresses the importance of prevention and education related to diabetes mellitus.  Our organization concentrates on the services to the general public by highlighting the importance of early onset recognition.  Our agency concentrates on the services to people living with diabetes mellitus by disseminating accurate information, the importance of medical supervision, and methods pertaining to proper diabetes management.

In 2010, we provided services to a total of 2,833 people (unduplicated count below):

1)  Assistance and referral service for people with diabetes (821 people served in 2010).

2)  Free patient literature on website.

3)  Diabetes workshops (72 served in 2010).

4)  We operate the only day camp for children in the Puget Sound region (106 served in 2010). See our 2010 Camp Picture.

5)  Free blood glucose meters for people with limited income and women with diabetes during their pregnancy (54 received meters and/or diabetes supplies in 2010).

6)  The detection of the unknown and undiagnosed individual with diabetes through "free" public blood glucose level screenings.  Early detection of diabetes mellitus prevents medical complications e.g. blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart attacks and strokes.

We tested 1,780 people in 2010. We have offered this service since 1976, screening 125,892 adults through 2010 (must be at least 18 to be tested).  The national average of persons who will show an elevated blood sugar level is 4.5%. In 2010, 10.11% had elevated levels.

Our primary aim is to target the "high risk" population groups.  Low-income, elderly, minorities and women have a tendency to be at greater risk of developing diabetes.  In many cases these groups also prioritize their daily needs and limited dollars in the order of food, shelter, and children's needs.  Medical attention usually receives the lowest priority. We believe our substantial increase in the suspect rate over the national average is because we target screenings to these groups.

Working with other agencies, we hold "free" screenings at meal sites and clinics for targeted minority/ethnic groups.  Of the 1,780 people screened in 2010, 47.97% were from minority groups. 

Volunteer hours for 2010 came to 5,000 hours (2+ full time staff positions).  Our most recently filed IRS 990 for year ended 12/31/2009 shows we spent 8.95% of agency revenue on management and fund raising costs.  The remaining 91.05% went to direct agency services.

We are listed with both the State of Washington and the Federal Government as a charitable nonprofit organization. You may contact the Washington State Charitable Solicitations Office, IRS, or us (253) 272-5134 to receive letters verifying our non-profit status and operations. The Diabetes Association of Pierce County provides all services on a non-discriminatory basis.

Diabetes Association of Pierce County is not affiliated with other national diabetes organizations and does NOT receive financial support from them.

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1.    Material on this web site -  www.dapc.info  is for informational purposes only.  The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding medical conditions.  Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this web site.

2.    Diabetes Association of Pierce County (DAPC) does not monitor or endorse, and is not responsible for any agency, research project, support group, class or event except for the events in which DAPC is the sponsoring agent, e.g. Panther Day Camp, diabetes self-care workshops, and public detection screenings. 

3.    Readers may not alter the contents of any literature on the web site.  However, readers may download and make copies of literature to share with others, e.g. patients. 

4.    Selling for profit downloaded literature is prohibited.  However, readers may charge to recover the cost of printing literature they will give to others, e.g. patients.

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