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