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