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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Community Health Nursing

Background:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus presents a significant public health challenge in the U.S.
  • Alabama exhibits a diabetes prevalence 1.6 times higher than the national average.
  • Early detection and education are crucial for managing diabetes prevalence and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a cost-effective, interdisciplinary educational initiative for diabetes awareness in a rural community.
  • To provide point-of-care diabetes screening and education at a local festival.

Main Methods:

  • A nursing faculty member and a pharmacy resident collaborated on the project.
  • Point-of-care glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing was performed.
  • Participants received immediate results and counseling.

Main Results:

  • 38 individuals underwent HbA1c testing.
  • Seven participants (18.4%) were identified with prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%).
  • One participant (2.6%) screened positive for possible diabetes mellitus (HbA1c ≥6.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration can effectively deliver diabetes screening and education in rural settings.
  • Accessible screening methods like HbA1c testing can increase diabetes awareness.
  • The event revealed a notable prevalence of prediabetes and potential diabetes in the community.