Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus
Care Guidelines

Revised 2008

The Wisconsin Diabetes Advisory Group and other partners first developed the Wisconsin Diabetes Mellitus Essential Care Guidelines in 1998.  They were revised in 2001, 2004 and again in 2008.  The Guidelines, as well as webcasts, are updated periodically.  Check back for updates on a regular basis.

These Guidelines were also accepted by the National Guidelines Clearinghouse (exit DHS).

Both the professional and patient versions of the Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus Care Guidelines are available for download via this page.

To download the professional version of the Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus Care Guidelines

To access professional webcasts of selected sections of the Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus Care Guidelines (this will take you to the "Educational Opportunities" page of our website)

To download the patient version of the Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus Care Guidelines

Note: The PDF files available on this page are relatively large and may take a while to open and/or print from your computer, particularly with a dial-up connection.

Wisconsin Diabetes Mellitus Essential Care Guidelines (Rev. 8/08)

• Cover, Table of Contents, Acknowledgements, and Introduction (PDF, 390 KB)
• Section 1: General Recommendations for Care (PDF, 1.1 MB)
• Section 2: Self-Management Education (PDF, 619 KB)
• Section 3: Medical Nutrition Therapy (PDF, 279 KB)
• Section 4: Glycemic Control (PDF, 3.3 MB)
• Section 5: Cardiovascular Care (PDF, 3.5 MB)
• Section 6: Kidney Care (PDF, 558 KB)
• Section 7: Eye Care (PDF, 208 KB)
• Section 8: Neuropathies and Foot Care (PDF, 1.7 MB)
• Section 9: Oral Care (PDF, 536 KB)
• Section 10: Emotional and Sexual Health Care (PDF, 223 KB)
• Section 11: Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations (PDF, 213 KB)
• Section 12: Preconception and Pregnancy Care (PDF, 856 KB)
• Section 13: Identification and Diagnosis of Pre-Diabetes and Type-2 Diabetes (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Patient Version of Wisconsin Essential Diabetes Mellitus Care Guidelines 2008

Diabetes Self-Management Information and Record Booklet:
This 12-page booklet explains diabetes, diabetes self-management, and lists the tests, exams, and medical checks you need to have in order to take care of your diabetes.

English (PDF, 12 pg, 918 KB)

Spanish (PDF, 12 pg, 1.1 MB)

Hmong (PDF, 12 pg, 1.1 MB)

Personal Diabetes Care Record:
This 2-page care record provides a place for the person with diabetes to record tests, exams, and medical checks necessary for good self-management.

English (PDF, 2 pg, 64 KB)

Spanish (PDF, 2 pg, 66 KB)

Hmong (PDF, 2 pg, 68 KB)

You can personalize these documents.  To add your organization name or logo to the document before distribution, please send an e-mail to Leah Ludlum or call her at (608) 261-9422.

If you would like to request one or more hard copies of the Guidelines, Self-Management Information and Record Booklet, or Personal Diabetes Care Record, please download the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Resources Form (PDF, 43 kb), fill it out, and fax it to Lori VanCoulter at (608) 266-8925.  You can also place your order electronically (exit DHS).

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Last Revised: May 12, 2009