Diabetes 101 Resources for Community Health Workers
Self-paced
1 credit
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Full course description
By the end of this activity, attendees should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
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Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and pre-diabetes:
- Understand the key differences in the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Recognize the concept of pre-diabetes as an intermediate stage between normal glucose metabolism and diabetes.
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Discuss the importance of controlling blood glucose through healthy lifestyle activities including physical activity and meal planning:
- Understand the significance of blood glucose control in diabetes management and prevention of complications.
- Discuss the role of physical activity in improving insulin sensitivity, glucose regulation, and overall diabetes management.
- Explain the importance of meal planning, including balanced nutrition, portion control, and carbohydrate counting, in managing blood glucose levels.
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Explain the roles that CHWs can play in diabetes management and type 2 diabetes prevention:
- Understand the unique contributions of CHWs in diabetes management and prevention efforts.
- Discuss how CHWs can support individuals with diabetes in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.
- Explain the role of CHWs in promoting diabetes self-management skills, medication adherence, and regular health monitoring.
- Recognize the potential of CHWs in conducting community outreach, education, and awareness campaigns to prevent type 2 diabetes and promote early detection.
Overall, attendees should develop a comprehensive understanding of diabetes types, pre-diabetes, the importance of blood glucose control, and the valuable roles that CHWs can play in supporting individuals with diabetes and preventing type 2 diabetes.