Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the body cannot produce sufficient insulin or cannot respond properly to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to absorb and use glucose (sugar) as fuel for the body’s cells. Without an appropriately operational insulin signaling system, blood glucose levels become higher and other metabolic irregularities occur, leading to the development of serious, disabling complications.
The target population for this poster and conversation include women older than age 25. People who have a family member, such as a parent or sibling, that have type 2 diabetes are also considered at risk and are targeted. Those who are overweight and physically inactivite are targeted and are provided with lifestyle change choices that may be influenced by additional information provided. Those who have high blood pressure (hypertension) and abnormal cholesterol (lipid) levels are also targeted. …show more content…
Using this model, we used methods such as message framing, and loss aversion (risk avoidance), and education. Education on how Diabetes Mellitus effects the body, how it can be prevented, and how to control this disease aids in behavior change. Framing the message of how threatening this disease could be to their body and their way of life could promote change. Also, comparing the benefits to the cost of changing their lifestyle habits will motivate people to be more progressive about their
The target population for this poster and conversation include women older than age 25. People who have a family member, such as a parent or sibling, that have type 2 diabetes are also considered at risk and are targeted. Those who are overweight and physically inactivite are targeted and are provided with lifestyle change choices that may be influenced by additional information provided. Those who have high blood pressure (hypertension) and abnormal cholesterol (lipid) levels are also targeted. …show more content…
Using this model, we used methods such as message framing, and loss aversion (risk avoidance), and education. Education on how Diabetes Mellitus effects the body, how it can be prevented, and how to control this disease aids in behavior change. Framing the message of how threatening this disease could be to their body and their way of life could promote change. Also, comparing the benefits to the cost of changing their lifestyle habits will motivate people to be more progressive about their