HCD International uses trained educators to facilitate a six-week diabetes self-management education workshop using an evidence-based curriculum called the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). Our diabetes self-management education program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce issues of health disparities among vulnerable populations with diabetes through delivering interactive and engaging workshops that teach people who have diabetes to manage their disease properly.  HCD International has partnered with local providers,community-based organizations, and key healthcare stakeholders to deliver an interactive evidence-based program that will improve clinical outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Objectives

The overall objectives of our program are to teach self-monitoring, healthy lifestyle behaviors, self-care behaviors, informed decision-making, problem-solving, and active collaboration with the health care team to improve clinical outcomes, health status, and quality of life.