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Diabetes Indicators and Data Sources Internet Tool (DIDIT)
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What is DIDIT?
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The Diabetes Indicators and Data Source Internet Tool (DIDIT) is a user-friendly
web-based tool designed to support users’ surveillance, epidemiology, and
program evaluation activities.
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Who can access DIDIT?
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All state diabetes prevention and control programs (DPCPs) have access to DIDIT.
It is located under the Diabetes Management Information System.
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Who should use this tool?
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Both epidemiologists or analysts and individuals who develop and implement
diabetes programs will find DIDIT a great resource.
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What does the DIDIT tool provide?
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Information on:
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38 essential diabetes indicators
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Associated national and state-level data sources
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What is an indicator?
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An indicator is:
Defined as a measure of health (i.e., the occurrence of a disease or other
health-related event), or; a factor associated with health (i.e., risk factor,
receipt of health services) among a specified population.
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How will DIDIT help me with my work?
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The DIDIT can help you understand the indicators and available data sources to
track, measure, and monitor diabetes in a given area. This tool contains
indicator definitions and information about how to use selected data sources to
construct each indicator. The indicators can be used to track program
performance related to reducing the burden of diabetes.
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What if I am not a DPCP?
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Please follow the instructions below to request access to the DIDIT.
Please download the PDF of the form (PDF - 56 KB)
- Learn more about PDFs.
Submit form to cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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Who do I contact?
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If you have any other questions, please contact us.
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