The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Health literacy is a measure of patients’ ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions. Poor health literacy is common among racial and ethnic minorities, elderly patients, patients with chronic medical conditions, individuals with fewer years of education, and lower socioeconomic status. Addressing health literacy in […]
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes Public housing residents often have complex health issues that are impacted by where they live. A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that individuals that receive HUD assistance are more likely to have chronic health conditions such as diabetes […]
Motivational Interviewing in Patients with Diabetes This short video illustrates a clinical scenario using the correct process of motivational interviewing. In this video, a clinician discusses obesity management with their patient, providing a non-judgmental approach to diabetes self-management while also learning more about the patient’s lifestyle habits and providing solutions to manage a healthy lifestyle. […]
Using Information Systems and Technology to Enhance Diabetes Care Thursday, February 21, 2019 Recording | Slides Patients and physicians require new tools to manage the growing burden of chronic illness. For providers responsible for the care of diabetic patients, developments in information management, real-time health education and feedback, and new approaches to self-monitoring and insulin […]
Addressing Barriers to Diabetes Prevention for Older Residents of Public Housing Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Recording (Session #1) Recording (Session #2) Older adults living in communities with limited access to healthy foods or safe places to exercise can be at an increased risk for developing diabetes. This two-part webinar series reviewed […]