Diabetes Resources for Health Centers Serving Special and Vulnerable Populations
Diabetes Resources for Health Centers Serving Special and Vulnerable Populations Thursday, December 16, 2021 Slides | Recording Description: In this webinar, NCHPH hosted a dynamic introduction to the rich collection of resources on diabetes prevention and management for Health Center Programs. In this webinar, participants will learn about existing resources pertaining to diabetes and receive guidance and […]
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Mellitus
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes
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 […]
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
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
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. […]