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Diabetes Program
Diabetes Program
Chellby Bragg
South University
Diabetes Program
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is rising quickly and is expected to become an
epidemic soon. This isn't only an Ohio problem anymore.
Diabetes affects up to 31 million
individuals in the United States. The some state alone has resulted in 1,200,650 cases of diabetes
in 2018. Approximately 1 in every 13 adults in the state is in this category. The effects of
diabetes, a chronic disorder, last a person's whole lifetime. Educating the public about diabetes
and its symptoms is the first step in lowering the prevalence of the condition.
Information,
education, and empowerment in the battle against diabetes are made available via the initiative.
The program will gather data and make that data accessible to participants, who may then share
it with their friends and family in an effort to enhance the health of as many people as possible.
The program's objectives will be well-defined and time-limited. With these targets in place,
participants and funders will know what to expect from the program and how it will contribute to
lowering the risk of diabetes. It's important to think about the here and now, but also the long
haul. If the goals are segmented in this fashion, it will be easier to evaluate the program's
success. This program will primarily benefit persons of African origin, American Indians,
Mexican Americans, Pacific Islanders, those aged 18 to 65 who have a family history of
diabetes, and those living in low-income regions.
Creating educational materials, such as brochures with information for determining food, calorie
consumption per day based on each person's objectives, daily inspirational quotations and
communication, easy stretching exercises to do prior to the start of daily activities, and a way to
track the progress, would be the first step in developing the program. Sample grocery lists, snack
suggestions, meal plans for going out, and strategies for squeezing in 30 minutes of activity
every day will also be included in the handouts.
Diabetes Program
Assigning participants a 45-minute daily walking goal during the initial seven days of the
program's introduction is a great way to get folks up and moving. Throughout the initial three
weeks of the course, consider snacking on fresh veggies or fruit instead of chips or candy bars.
In your initial two weeks of the program, you ought to aim to consume half a gallon of water
daily. A week before the program begins, make sure that you have coaches in place who will
encourage, hold people responsible, and keep them focused on the objectives. Goal: during the
first two seasons of the program's execution, decrease the annual rate of new diabetes cases by
twenty percent.
Every month, the instructors will plan activities for their assigned groups. Any questions may be
sent to them as well. Each competitor shall be evaluated with their starting points recorded.
Periodic evaluations will be performed for the duration as the program is running. Each athlete
and their trainer will go over their evaluations behind closed doors out of respect for their
privacy. The findings from these assessments will be useful in identifying issues and figuring out
why certain strategies aren't producing the desired outcomes.
The community's healthcare division is an ideal location for this initiative. The hospital
executive's office will be the central location for storing this information. In addition, he advises
the agency and the director on matters of public health and the formulation and execution of
programs and policies in this area. The local health department is in charge of organizing health
services for the community and enforcing health policies. Furthermore, the course of study will
be housed in a large medical center equipped with a diabetes-specific ward.
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