The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands Community Outreach Kit

Introduction to The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands Community Outreach Kit

Getting Started

You can play an important role in combating this deadly disease. Help promote the message of The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands campaign by using the ideas in this online kit in your community. Promotional ideas are included for a variety of different audiences and environments – patients, health care professionals, educators, senior citizen centers, local media, libraries, community organizations, retailers, and more.

To begin, review each section of the online kit. Each section has specific action steps to help you spread the word about comprehensive diabetes control to your community. The kit’s resources will provide you with information about diabetes and older adults and suggestions for educational activities, media events, and promotional campaigns. Review all of the different suggestions, and choose ideas and activities that will work best for your audience.