"Sir insulin monk versus the evil Diana betes": a program addressing type 2 diabetes education and prevention in youth.
The purpose of this article is to share an innovative method of integrating community resources into a program designed to deliver age-appropriate and culturally appropriate diabetes education to youth. The educational program involves an interactive dialogue that engages school-aged children in an active process of learning about diabetes. School or community-based settings provide the best venue for presenting information to youth on diabetes. In addition, peer education is an excellent method of creating interest among youth. Many adults have received diabetes education simply by observing the program. This program has become an appealing and interactive method of delivering type 2 diabetes prevention information to children of all ages.
Fenn
Jeanne
J
University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona (Ms Fenn)
Rosales
Cecilia
C
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Division of Community, Environment, and Policy, University of Arizona, Tucson (Dr Rosales)
Logue
Claire
C
The Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, Inc, Tucson, Arizona (Ms Logue)
D000293:Adolescent; D001130:Arizona; D002648:Child; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004324:Drama; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012574:Schools