TheWrongToolforthe Job:DiabetesPublic HealthProgramsand PracticeGuidelines

We surveyed state diabetes programs to determine whether they develop and disseminate diabetes guidelines. We found they largely disseminate clinical practice guidelines developed from subspecialty organizations, do not prioritize among the manyrecommendations contained in diabetes guidelines, and have not adapted guidelines to focus on population rather than individual health. An opportunity exists for state diabetes control programs to better align guidelines with public health goals. (Am J Public Health. 2011;101:1871–1873. doi: