Road To Health Toolkit Analysis

Decent Essays
Designed for African Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes, the Road to Health Toolkit provides materials to start a community outreach program to help people prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The Road to Health Training Guide (available in English and Spanish) and the Road to Health Training Video were developed to use with the toolkit in "train-the-trainer" workshops.
Order the Road to Health Toolkit (English) (Toolkit contains all content listed

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    Glucose measuring devices used in a health care provider’s office, such as finger-stick devices, are not accurate enough for diagnosis but may be used as a quick indicator of high blood glucose. Because of the increasing prevalence of diabetes in Native American populations, IHS has instilled measures of early prevention and diagnosis in Native communities. Currently, there is no complete cure for diabetes, but there are multiple ways to improve the quality of life and prevent the disease from causing further onset comorbidities. This mainly includes a complete alteration in lifestyle. Because obesity is a modifiable risk factor, changing the lifestyle of an individual by improving the diet,…

    • 1168 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    “Fed-Up” is an advocacy documentary, directed by Stephanie Soechtig, that follows young teens (for over a course of two years) who are struggling with obesity, diabetes, and other health related issues. Soechtig argues that the government inadvertently subsidizes the obesity epidemic. She informs viewers that the first dietary guidelines do not take into consideration the role dietary sugar plays in obesity, diabetes, and other health related issues today. She believes that the government has overlooked the role of sugar in diets. In the last thirty years, the number of overweight children has gone from 1 in 20 to 1 in 5.…

    • 527 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The first health care system examined in detail was located in East Los Angeles. East Los Angeles is predominately composed of Hispanic and African American residences, two ethnicities that have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Many of the residents in this portion of Los Angeles are uninsured and rely on either the emergency room and other safety net providers to manage their chronic disease. In order to mitigate the impact of the uninsured and to provide long lasting comprehensive care Dr. Peters, a diabetologist that treats patients in East Los Angeles, developed an innovative paradigm that effectively turns nurses into autonomous diabetologist.…

    • 467 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    According to the CDC (2016) there are more than 29 million Americans living in the United States diagnosed with diabetes, and 86 million Americans is living with prediabetes. Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes if lifestyle modifications are not taken into considerations. The purpose of this EBP change project is aimed at improving patient’s knowledge regarding type 2 diabetes, prevention of type 2 diabetes, proper nutrition and self-management. During this EBP change project African Americans participants diagnosed with prediabetes will attend a 6-week culturally sensitive diabetes educational program covering topics involving: type 2 diabetes prevention, diabetes education, eating habits, physical activity, and perception of risk associated complications related to diabetes. The expected outcome of this EBP change project is that participants will exhibit an increase knowledge about type 2 diabetes, improve glycemic control and reduce risk factors to help in the prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes.…

    • 468 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Unit 1 Discussion 2 Methods of Research Review of 5 articles regarding diabetes care, education, self-management, and improved control. 1. Action Research: Development of a Diabetes Care Model in a Community Hospital. http://ezproxy.library.capella.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=115004430&site=ehost-live&scope=site Inquiry and findings for this study are qualitative in nature due to being grounded the theory of the chronic care model, but allowed for evaluation and enhancement in a hospital setting. The study allowed for refining current diabetes education practices, while improving the relationship between patient and provider.…

    • 462 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    As a family nurse practitioner practicing in rural Alabama, I am determined to reform, enrich, and serve Alabama’s Black Belt region. Without question, persistent health disparities stemmed by resident’s limited education, characterize Alabama’s Black Belt. This region, recognized for its rich soil and rolling plains, is also known for its scarce healthcare services, shattered spirits, and declining health. Often times, individuals or groups come to the area once or twice to encourage and comfort the needy. Frequently, groups donate gifts and leave with smiling faces and full hearts without truly touching the underlying issues of poverty, knowledge deficits, and access to healthcare.…

    • 1019 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    From fried foods to sugary sweet, the holiday season gives many the chance to over indulge on their favorite treats. However according to the most recent data provided by the Centers for Disease Control, in 2013, approximately nine percent of the Louisiana population have to watch their blood glucose after being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. Geraldine McCloud, an African-American type-2 diabetic for 21 years, said diabetes has been a part of her everyday life and makes an effort to get educated on her disease. “When becoming a diabetic, and I think it’s true, you can everything that a normal person without diabetes can eat.…

    • 794 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    3. Define DIABETES MELLITUS Discuss the incidence of diabetes and “prediabetes” in the United States Diabetes mellitus (usually shortened to “diabetes”) is a disorder of insulin action or secretion (usually both) that result in high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). In addition to the 8.3% of U.S. population who meet the criteria for diagnosis, another 35% of American adults have “prediabetes” -high blood glucose but not high enough to allow diagnosis of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus can reasonably be called a worldwide epidemic.…

    • 468 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Type 2 Diabetes is a major problem in the Hispanic community, which can lead to many health complications. Many are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes due to lack of exercise, poor diet, lack of resources, and no access to healthcare services or transportation. Moreover, many have an educational deficit to Type 2 Diabetes, which increases the chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The prevalence of developing Type 2 Diabetes among the Hispanic community is about 2.5 million (Valen, et al.,…

    • 818 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Great Essays

    Atsi's Case Study

    • 1443 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (ATSI’s) Outline the nature and extent of the health inequities suffered by this group The contrast between ATSI’s and the rest of the Australian population in relation to health equity is the largest contrast that can be found within health statuses in Australia. This can be accounted for due to increased likelihood of ATSI’s experiencing disability and/or a reduced quality of life due to ill health. This inequity is clearly seen as currently Indigenous Australians tend to die earlier than non-Indigenous Australians and their death rates are almost twice those of non-Indigenous Australians.…

    • 1443 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Diabetes Initiative (ADI)

    • 1391 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Diabetes mellitus can have a large impact on one’s life. Not only can Aboriginal poverty cause the development of diabetes, but it can also further exacerbate its effects and impact aspect of social and emotional wellness as well as physical health (Anderson 2011). Thus, when the immense rate of diabetes mellitus among Aboriginals and the need to social change were eventually relayed to the Canadian government, the issue began to be acknowledged in 1999 with the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) (Health Canada, 2013b). The ADI was developed to advocate for health promotion and diabetes prevention among this aggregate. Initially, this process fell exclusively on the community itself (Health Canada, 2013b).…

    • 1391 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    The burden of death and illness associated with chronic diseases experienced by Africans Americans and other people of color are a result of disparities in the United States. The health disparities associated with these diseases are a compelling reason for addressing this problem. For example, According to CDC, diabetes is approximately 70 percent higher in African American and nearly doubles in Hispanic than whites (CDC, 2011). My goal is to improve the lives of racial/ethnic populations that are suffering from these devastating diseases by the end of 2017. By the end of FY 2016, A RFA will be in place for the development of a community projects to help reduce/eliminate health disparities.…

    • 180 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    HIGH RATES OF DIABETES AMONG SOMALI REFUGEES Problem Statement The prevalence of diabetes is higher in the Somali refugee population than in the general population living in Seattle, Washington. Introduction Food Lifeline is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit hunger relief agency that moves surplus food from manufacturers, farmers, grocery stores and restaurants to over 275 food banks and meal programs in Western Washington. The agency is also a leader in innovation through its policy work and model programs.…

    • 834 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Therefore, medical professionals met community need by opening the C.A.R.E. Clinic for the uninsured in 2010. I have volunteered at the clinic ever since, as a greeter, grant writer, and wellness intern. I want my medical school experience to not only continue my service to my new community, but to teach me to become a community-minded physician. My experiences talking to patients at the C.A.R.E Clinic and in rural Honduras on a medical brigade have demonstrated how untreated diabetes can manifest into life-threatening conditions; therefore, seeing that EVMS is making strides in curing this disease is compelling. I would be honored to assist with this diabetic research.…

    • 752 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    My last doctor visit I was told I was at risk for developing diabetes since I am overweight and diabetes runs in my family. The long-term benefit of living a healthy lifestyle is the prevention of diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke (Clark, 2017). Being told I was at risk for a condition that could affect the rest of my life really made me want to change my…

    • 1707 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays