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Assignment: Imagine you are a community health educator and you 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 (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 (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?
Create a 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
Note: Consider the audience you are presenting to. You will need to craft your educational resource in an appropriate and understandable way for your identified audience.
Cite at least 2 reputable references used to complete your resource. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, a textbook, or other sources of similar quality.
Format your references according to APA guidelines.