Community Engagement

World Diabetes Day

[November 14, 2021]

Introduction:

· Diabetes is a a chronic condition that is common in the UAE

· Coordinated efforts by healthcare providers and the community is needed to delay diabetes in patients at risk and to curb diabetes progression

· As part of the healthcare team, pharmacists are responsible to provide diabetes education to the community

Benefits of the community engagement activity:

· Students can improve communication skills by interacting with the community members

· Students can promote for the health of the community

· Students can improve their teamwork skills

· The activity can help the community to engage in diabetes prevention activities

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR DIABETES AWARNESS - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

Poster on world diabetes day facts

Poster on Managing Diabetes

Pictures of Students Interacting with the Community Regarding Diabetes