DDTP Diabetes Surveillance Alaska Area

The Alaska Area operates a long-standing diabetes surveillance system that has been actively tracking diabetes prevalence and complications among American Indian and Alaska Native populations since 1985. This initiative continuously monitors statewide and regional data on diabetes incidence, as well as associated complications such as renal failure, amputations, and blindness, providing critical epidemiological insights to all diabetes grant sites across the region. The surveillance team conducts regular site visits to key regions including CRNA, KANA, Nome, YK, KIC, and CATG to review medical charts and ensure accurate ICD coding for diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes, maintaining the integrity of the epidemiology register. The data gathered directly supports grant compliance and informs both clinical interventions and primary prevention activities tailored to community needs. The program is supported through a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541611, with the Indian Health Service as the contracting agency. The opportunity is forecasted for future contract award, with Boone Denny serving as the Program Point of Contact and Gladys Wheeler as the Contracting Officer. Information generated by the surveillance system is also disseminated through peer-reviewed publications when appropriate, contributing to broader public health knowledge. The system remains foundational to addressing diabetes-related health disparities in Alaska Native communities by ensuring data-driven decision-making at every level of care and prevention.