Imagine you are a community health educator and have been tasked with developing a presentation using an engaging educational resource to educate an audience on one type of diabetes.
Identify your audience. Examples include:
- Senior center
- Middle school
- A workplace
Choose from the two following options:
Option A: Type 1 Diabetes
Your educational resource should address the following questions:
- How does society view Type 1 diabetes (e.g., what society thinks it is versus what it actually is, common beliefs and practices)?
- What are some signs and symptoms?
- How can patients comply with treatment regimens?
- How can patients make the right decisions to live a healthy life?
- What is the impact of Type 1 diabetes on health care resources?
Option B: Type 2 Diabetes
Your educational resource should address the following questions:
- How does society view Type 2 diabetes (e.g., what society thinks it is versus what it actually is, common beliefs and practices)?
- What are some preventive measures?
- What are some signs and symptoms?
- How can patients make the right decisions to live a healthy life?
- How can patients comply with treatment regimens?
- What is the impact of Type 2 diabetes on health care resources?
350- to 700-word educational resource as a way to share this information. Examples of educational resources include:
- A social media page
- An informational pamphlet
- A Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
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