The Provincial Diabetes Program is a Government of Alberta–funded effort, led by Health Cities, aimed at transforming the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes through innovative solutions. The initiative will collaborate with care providers across Alberta to implement tools and care models that support both prevention and ongoing management of type 2 diabetes. Its goal is to validate and scale these solutions within primary care and strengthen the health system’s ability to address diabetes effectively.
The program envisions a future where Albertans can prevent complications from type 2 diabetes through pathways that are:
This initiative focuses on six key areas, working toward improved health outcomes, equitable care, and increased access for Albertans at risk of or living with type 2 diabetes. It does this by supporting effective management for those already diagnosed and helping to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes for those at risk.
The program is structured across five strategic phases, ensuring real-world input, measurable results, and scalable insights. The timeline reflects our commitment to responsive design, collaborative delivery, and system-wide impact.
Identify key diabetes management challenges or needs and develop novel care pathways.
Goal: Understand gaps in diabetes care, gather insights, and design patient-centered pathways.
Identify innovative solutions to enhance diabetes management by addressing specific needs or gaps.
Goal: Select feasible, effective, and patient-aligned solutions ready for testing.
Test and evaluate new care pathways and technologies with multiple primary care hubs.
Goal: Operationalize promising pathways and solutions in real-world primary care settings.
Scale and validate the program with additional targeted primary care hubs from across Alberta.
Goal: Demonstrate effectiveness and adaptability across diverse care environments.
Analyze findings, create policy recommendations, and disseminate results through reports, publications, and more.
Goal: Generate evidence to inform decision-making, guide practice, and support system-wide adoption.
Our team reviews all submissions and inquiries related to the Provincial Diabetes Program. We will follow up with proponents whose proposals show alignment and potential, or where further information is needed.
To contact our team directly, please email projects@healthcities.ca.
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