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The Role And Impact Of Cooperative Extension In Diabetes Self-Management Education, Brittany Michelle Murray
The Role And Impact Of Cooperative Extension In Diabetes Self-Management Education, Brittany Michelle Murray
Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems
Diabetes is increasing globally and nationally. Diabetes complications and costs can be reduced through modification of lifestyle risks and diabetes self-management education (DSME). The Cooperative Extension System (CES) is uniquely positioned to implement DSME. This study assessed the role and impact of the Cooperative Extension System (CES) in DSME. A survey was sent to CES professionals throughout the U.S. a total of 43 participants provided information on 73 DSME programs. Most participants were from the South (n=22, 51.16%) and Midwest (n=12, 27.91%) and most programs targeted adults with and at risk for type 2 diabetes. Most programs were developed and …