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Diabetes and U.S. Agricultural Workers (2021). Resource Type: Publication . Description: Agricultural workers may be particularly vulnerable to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus due to a variety of factors, ranging from conditions of poverty to migratory status. This factsheet provides information about prevention and environmental, social, and cultural risk factors that affect this population. More Details...

Diabetes 101 (2021). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Hosted by NCFH and in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), this training will aim to provide general information on diabetes health education and target overall support in diabetes management efforts. Health Centers and Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be provided with opportunities for trainings, resources to aid in patient care, updates on diabetes standards, and additional support to address all the factors that contribute to implementing the most effective care for persons with diabetes. Presented on 5/6/2021 More Details...

COVID-19 Webinar Series: Effective Diabetes Prevention and Management during Emergency Situations (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Part 4 of 4 in the COVID-19 Webinar Series. This webinar focuses on effective diabetes prevention and management for patients during an emergency situtation. More Details...

Comprando y Cocinando Alimentos Saludables (2019). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: Mapa interactivo para guiar a los pacientes a comprar y cocinar de alimentos saludables. More Details...

Back to School: How Health Centers Can Address Diabetes Risk: (43879). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar describes evidence-based strategies for reducing diabetes risk among elementary school-aged children while highlighting nurses' role in creating and sustaining those strategies. More Details...

Addressing Diabetes Factors in Elementary School Children Through School and Community Partnerships (43712). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This resource highlights ways health centers (such as federally qualified health centers) can enhance health outcomes of elementary-aged children with obesity and other pre-diabetic through school partnerships. More Details...

AADE: Your Resource for Diabetes Prevention, Self Management Education, and Accreditation (2018). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Presented by Jodi Lavin-Tompkins, Director of Accreditation with AADE, this session will provide an overview of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and their AADE7 Self-Care Behaviors Framework, along with a review of their other products and services offered to help those who work with people with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Attendees will also learn the pros and cons of accreditation and the steps and structure needed to apply for accreditation to provide diabetes self-management and diabetes prevention services. More Details...

A Promising Practice Model for Diabetes Prevention The Program at Su Clinica Familliar (2019). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Diabetes is an epidemic and a true problem across the United States. Participation in a Diabetes Prevention Program can be very beneficial in enhancing a patient’s understanding of diabetes, while learning about the critical components of lifestyle changes that may prevent it. In this webinar, Su Clinica Familiar in South Texas will share a road map to the American Diabetes Association 1705 Program, based on the one implemented at their health center. This will serve as a Promising Practice Model for other community healthcare centers that may be interested in incorporating a similar Diabetes Prevention Program. In addition to highlighting the details of the program at Su Clinica, the presentation will include a discussion on the partnerships, barriers, challenges, and successes of implementing it. Presented by Lino Zamora, Marlen Chavarin-Andrews, and Dr. Elena Marin. More Details...

A Patient Model for Diabetes Management (2018). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: The purpose of this webinar is to demonstrate an example of a patient-centered model program, such as the Diabetes Education Program at Brownsville Community Health Center (BCHC) in South Texas. More than 90% of BCHC patients are Hispanic and Spanish speaking, with most having a limited education and many challenges related to economics and family dynamics. In this 60-minute webcast, the presenter will share information on the development of this program, how it integrates understanding of the specific needs of the population served, the use of motivational interviewing techniques, and the importance of building relationships to promote lifestyle changes. At the center of the program is acknowledging the value of life experiences and belief systems that adult learners bring to an educational session and leveraging these patient experiences to promote active self-management. More Details...

Project Power (n.a.). Resource Type: Toolkit. Description: Project Power is designed for boys and girls, ages 8 -16 with multiple risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. More Details...

Endocrinology TeleECHO Clinic: Endo ECHO (n.a.). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: The Endocrinology TeleECHO Clinic (Endo ECHO) trains and supports primary care providers in rural and underserved communities to improve their knowledge of and skill in the care and management of patients with endocrinologic needs. Issues like complex diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, hypogonadism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), hyperlipidemia, metabolic bone disorders and transgender health are discussed weekly in a community of practice with a team of experts. More Details...

Diabetes Pro (n.a.). Resource Type: n.a.. Description: Diabetes Pro a multilingual patient education website that provides free access to diabetes management, nutrition, physical activity, behavioral health, and patient tools. More Details...

Diabetes Food Hub (n.a.). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: Website provides diabetes nutritional resources and recipes for healthy living More Details...

Bright Futures (n.a.). Resource Type: Toolkit. Description: Bright Futures a health promotion and prevention program that provides evidence-informed guidelines and resources for child screening and prevention activities in primary care, home visiting, child care, school-based health clinic, and other settings More Details...