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Get the Facts: Diabetes Education Can Save Lives

Date & Time of Recording:
November 30, 2023 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
0.75
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Presenter(s)
Description
This session will educate participants from a public health standpoint discussing diabetes and how it is linked to other health issues, the affected population, the status of SC, and what must be done to combat the increasing numbers.

Keywords: Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, glucose, A1C , endocrinology

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define what is diabetes
  • Explain the different types of diabetes
  • Recognize the myths about diabetes
  • Describe the health issues and long-term risks of diabetes
  • Explain the diabetes statistics for South Carolina
Disclosures
The sessions are presented as part of the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Program targeted at high school, undergraduate, and gap year pre-health students. A certificate of participation is only given to those who attend and complete an evaluation. This program does not meet professional development requirements for practicing health professionals.
Credits Available
  • High School Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This .75 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • College Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This .75 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This .75 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC. 
Locations/Participation Options
  • On-demand Video
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Paula M Jones
    Phone:
    843-792-4443
    Email:
    jonespa@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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