Diabetes Resources for Health Centers Serving Special and Vulnerable Populations
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 Mellitus
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Mellitus Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Recording | Slides In diabetes, health literacy is related to diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy and self-care behaviors and glycemic control. Health literacy may also provide a better understanding of racial disparities observed in patients with diabetes. This webinar describes the concept of health literacy and its assessment […]
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 […]