Diabetes
Diabetes University, which is sponsored in conjunction with our associate members, is one of SCAHP's most successful collaborative programs. This program is designed to help South Carolinians with diabetes live healthier lives. Diabetes University began in March 2001, and has since been held in Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and Lancaster, South Carolina.
Local physicians and healthcare professionals lead educational sessions on topics that include diabetes self-management, eye care, foot care, heart health, kidney health, nutrition and physical activity. Each year the program closes with a motivational speaker to empower the audience to take control of their diabetes. The success of Diabetes University has not gone unnoticed. SCAHP has received awards from The American Diabetes Association for outstanding community service in relation to this program.
Diabetes not only affects the adults of our state, but our children as well. Most children with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes. However, the number of children developing Type 2 diabetes is growing rapidly. SCAHP and the school nurses of our state consider the health of our students with diabetes a high priority. SCAHP developed a diabetes education model focusing on the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, nutrition, physical activity and insulin pump therapy in the school setting. The program, "ABC's of Diabetes," was offered to school nurses across the state in five different locations. All nurses and school personnel that attend these programs received continuing education credits. The program continues to be offered on a request basis.
On March 25, 2007 SCAHP will sponsored Healthy Her: A Diabetes Program for Women at the State Museum in Columbia, SC. Over 100 women attended this fun, interactive community outreach program designed to encourage better diabetes care and create community by incorporating diabetes education, beauty, fashion and health.
Diabetes Resources:
Living with Diabetes - John Rennick, MD