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Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-46-16-1

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall develop a strategic plan to identify and significantly reduce the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Indiana.

(b) In developing the strategic plan under subsection (a), the state department shall collaborate with the office of the secretary of family and social services.

(c) The state department shall establish workgroups to assist in the development of the strategic plan.  The members of a workgroup may include the following:

(1) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(2) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's designee.

(3) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.

(4) The dean of the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health or the dean's designee.

(5) Health care providers specializing in diabetes prevention, screening, treatment, research, or education.

(6) Health care providers who provide direct patient care.

(7) Representatives of any medical, nursing, or dental school located in Indiana.

(8) Middle school, high school, or college level health instructors.

(9) Individuals diagnosed with diabetes or at risk for diabetes.

(10) Public health advocates who work with diabetes or diabetes prevention.

(11) Representatives of community based and faith based organizations involved in providing education, awareness, or support relating to diabetes.

(12) Any other persons the state department determines are necessary.

(13) Public health advocates who work with individuals with kidney disease.

(14) Representatives of organizations that address minority health and health disparities.

(d) The state department shall update the strategic plan every two (2) years.

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