This informative series sheds light on the issue of diabetes among individuals experiencing homelessness and offers practical guidance for healthcare providers. Roughly 8 percent of the 2.5 to 3.5 million people experiencing homelessness are diagnosed with diabetes. This series aims to educate and equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to better support individuals experiencing homelessness who are managing diabetes.
Videos
The series is composed of the following two videos:
Diabetes Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: An Overview highlights the unique health challenges faced by this population, including complications from diabetes and common misconceptions, such as the high prevalence of obesity among homeless adults due to lack of access to balanced meals and adequate sleep.
Diabetes Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Recommendations for Providers offers targeted recommendations for overcoming the barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness with diabetes. The video emphasizes the importance of empowering patients, understanding the significant impact of non-medical factors like housing on health, and integrating care efforts with behavioral health services to enhance overall well-being and treatment efficacy. Practical advice is offered on managing healthcare costs, ensuring access to glucose monitoring tools and insulin, and providing holistic support to improve patient outcomes.
Citation
Program to Achieve Wellness. (Producer). (2019). Diabetes Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Video Series [Presentation]. https://www.prainc.com/resource-library/
This resource was first shared in 2019.
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