Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP, is an education curriculum designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Classes last a total of six weeks, providing participants with eight unique learning modules.
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(description found on DEEP website, change if needed)
Program Goals
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Improving and maintaining the quality of life of persons with pre-diabetes and existing diabetes
Preventing complications and incapacities
Improving eating habits and maintaining adequate nutrition
Increasing physical activity
Developing self-care skills
Improving the relationship between patients and health care providers
Utilizing available resources
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Class Guidelines
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Evidence-based
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Eight learning modules, taught over six weeks
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Twelve to fifteen people per class
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Participatory teaching and learning
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Classes approximately one to two hours in length, depending on class size
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Can be taught by peer educators or community health workers (CHWs) who are usually lay people within the community
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Graduation after completion of at least 80 percent of the modules and completion of a pre and a post test
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