DIABETES TYPE 2 EDUCATION IN NATIVE AMERICANS
INTRODUCTION
This study investigates the education of Native American regarding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It explores how much knowledgeable Native Americans are about the disease as being such is one of the most important factors in the management of the disease.
The aim of the study is to build a plan that would educate Native Americans about Diabetes Mellitus. In order to do so, the study also explores the barriers to healthcare and uncovers the best education approach to the group.
The reason this topic is explored is because of the perception that minorities are uneducated and are often misinformed about the dangers of chronic diseases and how they can be managed. Furthermore, Native Americans have their own traditional practices in healthcare, which stands somewhat as a barrier for them to accept proper healthcare practices. Through this study, those issues will be explored. It will greatly help the Native Americans in understanding basic facts about diabetes and how it should be managed. The plan will be helpful in being able to penetrate deep into their culture and embed basic modern treatments and management of diabetes.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Diabetes is one of the most pervasive and worsening health problems facing the world today. The disease afflicts a broad swath of people, young and old. In the United States, there is at least 15.7 million people, have diabetes; of
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