APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes


 

Operation Diabetes seeks to help pharmacists and student pharmacists identify individuals in the community with previously undiagnosed diabetes and those who are at risk for developing the disease. In addition the program seeks to increase overall awareness of diabetes and the role pharmacists play in prevention and managing the effects of diabetes. Conducting blood glucose screenings and educating the public on the risk factors for diabetes, the importance of medication compliance, and tight control on blood glucose student pharmacists can help individuals across the nation improve their quality of life. 
 
As student pharmacists and future health care providers, you demonstrate how the profession of pharmacy serves as an excellent resource in preventing the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes. You have the opportunity to take your knowledge outside of the classroom and make a difference for the community. It could be as simple as writing a letter to the editor of a local paper highlighting the impact of diabetes education by pharmacists. It could be as large as conducting blood glucose screenings and foot exams at a major health fair. It all starts with one idea, one chapter, and one community.

Program Results
Operation Diabetes was launched as an official APhA-ASP National Patient Care project in 2001. Since that time, over 450,000 individuals have been screened for abnormal blood glucose levels. In 2015-2016 alone students had the following results:
  • 91 chapters participated
  • 13,503 student pharmacists participated
  • 913 faculty participated
  • 1,507 pharmacy practitioners participated
  • 1,507 events/projects held
  • 47,462 patients screened 
  • 4,957 patients referred to their primary care provider 
  • 47,849 patients received health and wellness services 
  • 3,685,321 patients educated through public relations initiatives 

APhA-ASP recognizes each chapter that implements an Operation Diabetes program in their community. One Chapter from each of the eight APhA-ASP regions are recognized during Midyear Regional Meetings. In addition, the eight regional winners, along with one national winner, and two national runners-up are recognized during the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition at the APhA-ASP Opening General Session and in Student Pharmacist magazine.

Planning Guide
Overview of Operation Diabetes
Resources
Online Resources
Reporting Guidelines

Operation Diabetes Report Guidelines - Due Annually on June 15

Operation Diabetes Report Executive Summary - Due Annually on June 15 (Submitted in addition to the essay and chronological list)

For questions or more information about the reporting guidelines please email the APhA Student Development Staff at APhA-ASP@aphanet.org. 

Thank you to our Supporter!

APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes is supported by Rite Aid.

 

 

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