Attacking Diabetes One Day at a Time

<p>The "Attacking Diabetes One Day at a Time" initiative targets the growing concern of public health, type 2 diabetes, among under-reserved communities. This comprehensive care program emphasizes the importance of prevention through education, improving lifestyles, and access to care. Based on insights from the Self-Care Management Theory, this initiative seeks to provide individuals with sound, culturally tailored strategies that reduce disease risk and help them manage healthy lifestyles. Major components include educational workshops, and resource navigation. The success of this program, from community engagement through evaluation on a phased implementation plan, is guaranteed. The expected outcomes of this work will be improved health literacy, adopted healthier behaviors, and a measurable reduction in risk factors related to diabetes. The evaluation framework assures accountability and supports ongoing improvements; a sustainability plan will secure the funding and integrate the same into the community. It henceforth aims to reduce the prevalence of T2DM, improve the quality of life, and enhance resilient and health-conscious communities by addressing systemic barriers in promoting health equity.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Health Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Year

2025

Author dc:creator

• Duncan, Kyla

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Patricia Anafi
• Dr. Rebecca Toland

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Public Health Intervention
• Diabetes Prevention
• Health Literacy
• Underserved Communities
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Self-Care Management Theory
• Community Engagement
• Health Equity
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Biochemical Phenomena, Metabolism, and Nutrition
• Community Health and Preventive Medicine
• Public Health

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/744

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1725