The Certificate Program for Diabetes Community Care Coordinator, offered by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES), is a self-paced online course designed for individuals on the diabetes care team. The program covers the basics of diabetes, including types, complications, and self-care strategies, with about 11 hours of coursework. Participants will … [Read more...] about Certificate Program for Diabetes Community Care Coordinator
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eConsent administered by Community Health Workers in a study using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design-Experiences from the Community-Based chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL) project
In Lesotho, a study used electronic consent (eConsent) to improve data collection for a project involving community health workers (CHWs) who help manage type 2 diabetes and hypertension in remote villages. Over 100 CHWs, both caregivers and data collectors, used a tablet-based system to present simplified consent information and collect signatures electronically. This … [Read more...] about eConsent administered by Community Health Workers in a study using the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design-Experiences from the Community-Based chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL) project
Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle
This pilot project aimed to help Hispanic agricultural workers with diabetes in the Texas Panhandle lower their A1C levels and improve their diabetes knowledge. Community coaches, all Hispanic women, were trained to deliver a 12-week diabetes coaching program to 13 clients. After the program, clients showed significant improvements in diabetes knowledge and a slight drop in A1C … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle
Gestational diabetes knowledge improves with interactive online training modules
Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but diabetes education is often lacking. To address this, four online training modules were created for nurses and community health workers. A pilot study measured changes in knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intentions to recommend diabetes prevention before and after the training. Among … [Read more...] about Gestational diabetes knowledge improves with interactive online training modules
Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes
This study explored the impact of a community health worker-led program for low-income Latina women at risk for or living with diabetes. The program combined support for both pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals, allowing family members to join. Results showed participants at all stages of diabetes benefited, especially those with diabetic family members. Support from partners … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes
