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The Diabetes Advisory Council

The Diabetes Advisory Council is a governor-appointed group that advises the Governor and the Department of Health Secretary on emerging diabetes issues effecting care, treatment, and quality of life. The guidance of and recommendations made by the Council improves policy and legislation efforts, as well as influences the strategic planning of the Diabetes Control Program.



Diabetes Advisory Council

The DAC is made up of representatives of the following:

  • ADA Recognized Community Education
  • Adult Endocrinology
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Dietary CDE
  • Nursing CDE
  • CMS Diabetes Regional Program
  • Community Health Center
  • County Health Department
  • Employer
  • Insurance Industry
  • Interested Citizens with Diabetes (3)
  • Interested Citizens (2)
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Ophthamology or Optometry
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pharmacy
  • Podiatry
  • Psychology
  • University of Florida Medical School
  • University of Miami Medical School
  • University of South Florida Medical School

Diabetes Advisory Council logo -- Graphic of the State Seal with the following text: The Diabetes Advisory Council. An advisory body created by Section 385.203, Florida Statutes, and appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida

Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Member Map

This is a map designating the name, geographic location, and representative category for each member of the DAC (PDF 37KB). Click here for the text equivalent (PDF 35KB).

Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting Minutes

Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Statutes

Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Strategic Plan

Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting Schedule (PDF 194 KB)

The DAC meets quarterly at FMQAI; 5201 W.Kennedy Blvd. Suite 900; Tampa, Florida. Please contact the DPCP for more information.

Some files are in the Adobe Portable Documents Format. You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print them.

The Diabetes Advisory Council currently has openings for the following members:

  • Children's Medical Services - Regional Program
  • Psychology
  • Certified Diabetes Educator - Nutrition
  • County Health Department
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

If you are interested in appointment to the Diabetes Advisory Council and qualify for one of these categories, please complete a Gubernatorial Appointment Questionnaire (PDF 123 KB) and send it to:

Governor's Appointments Office
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

Applications are considered on a quarterly basis. For consideration, please ensure your application is received by the following dates:

November 30
February 28
May 31
August 31
All applications are kept on file for one year, during which time they are considered for any positions for which they are qualified which become vacant.