The important concepts of diabetes education in the community will be covered in this chapter are collaboration and client- 4 centered care through motivational interviewing, health coaching, the language in diabetes education, and the importance of group education and support to achieve glycemic control. [...] However, one of the most important conclusions in the study was the importance of the development of trust in order to help promote the client’s participation in their care. [...] Providers’ understanding of the challenges clients are facing and the importance of creating a rapport with the clients and involving their support team in the care team make the care even more complex. [...] Health literacy refers to the ability of the client to read, comprehend, and act on the health information and it is linked with the ability to make appropriate health decisions (Nielsen- Bohlman, Panzer, & Kindig, 2004). [...] Development within the community will support the establishment of a stronger community that controls and uses assets to promote a healthier society and improves the quality of life of the members in the community.
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