Community Health Promotion Resource

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