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Healthier Living: Diabetes Management, Brandon Childs
Healthier Living: Diabetes Management, Brandon Childs
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
More than 55,000 Vermonters suffer from diabetes, which is the 6th leading cause of death in the state. There are currently 705 patients in South Burlington Family Practice with a diagnosis of diabetes. More than 100 of them are living with uncontrolled diabetes (elevated HbA1c > 8%) and have not yet obtained the necessary education to manage their chronic disease. Physicians must manage all patients diabetes goals and expectations in 15-30 minute appointments alone, but may refer patients to the Community Health Team for further diabetes education.
Getting Real About Food: "Fed Up" & Nutrition Education, Hillary Anderson
Getting Real About Food: "Fed Up" & Nutrition Education, Hillary Anderson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Getting Real About Food: “Fed Up” & Nutrition Education is a summary presentation designed to help facilitate discussion about the U.S. food industry and its impact on the American diet. The Grace Cottage Community Health team identified the 2014 documentary “Fed Up” as a critical learning tool to enhancing their community education programs for patients, providers, and staff members; this project focuses on summarizing key points and statistics as well as highlighting opportunities for pilot-testing and implementation across different community venues.
Added Sugars: Educating The Public On New Guidelines, Michael A. Grant
Added Sugars: Educating The Public On New Guidelines, Michael A. Grant
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Added sugars are a non-nutritional source of calories found in many food products where people do not expect to find them. There is ongoing discussion of the healthy amount of added sugars to consume as well as new guidelines and labeling efforts. This project reviews the epidemiology of a small town in VT and considers ways to improve the awareness of added sugars and how to reduce the amount consumed by its residents.