Management and Prevention of Diabetes in America
Objectives
- Implementation of public awareness strategies and activities
- Reinforcement of organic farming and organic food supply polices
- Promotion of healthy living practices promotion and policies
The rationale for How Findings Relate to the Topic and Proposed Intervention
Objective 1: Implementation of public awareness strategies and activities
In America and different nations across the world, diabetes is highly considered a genetically inherited disease. According to Singh, Pal, Ranjan, Sarkar, Bharti, & Pal (2017)., there are various myths and misconceptions, coupled with ignorance about the management and treatment of diabetes. Hence, the implementation of public awareness on diabetes and how the population can participate in the prevention place them in a better position to manage the disease.
Objective 2: Reinforcement of organic farming and organic food supply policies
America is one of the countries around the world that is characterized by poor nutritional habits. The American population has been denoted to highly engage in junk intake more than healthy food. Besides, organic foods have been described to be expensive and out-of-pocket-reach for the majority of Americans. This has resulted in an increase in the number of populations with obesity. Obesity has been linked to be among the leading cause of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the implementation of organic food supplies will reduce the intake of junk food and increase the intake of healthy diets, as denoted by Mozaffarian, Angell, Lang, & Rivera (2018).
Objective 3: Promotion of healthy living practices and policies
Diabetes specialties have recommended promoting healthy living practices such as intake of healthy diets and fitness exercise as a major role in managing the disease. According to Mozaffarian, Angell, Lang, & Rivera (2018), the government has played little role in educating the public on the significance of healthy living practices and reinforcing activities such as recreation and fitness centers. The majority of the fitness centers are owned by private entities and can only be afforded by the higher income groups. Therefore, implementing strategies that can ensure free access to these fitness and recreational centers, among other healthy living practices promotion, will empower the underserved groups.
How the Objectives Advocate for Autonomy and Social Justice for Individuals and Diverse Population
Objective 1: Implementation of public awareness strategies and activities
This autonomy principle mandates the patients to be given the opportunity to make the decision that affects their health. However, patients can only make an optimal decision if they are well informed. Therefore, increasing patient public awareness empowers not only the patients but also the caregivers.
Objective 2: Reinforcement of organic farming and supplies in government schools
Social justice entails providing equitable strategies that can allow equitable access to health resources Almgren (, 2017). Health dietary intake forms an important health resource in the management of diabetes. Hence, through the implementation of civil education and reinforcement of organic foods farming and supplies, healthy dietaries will be accessible to the less fortunate in the society. This will play a major role in the prevention of diabetes in America.
Objective 3: Promotion of healthy living practices and policies
Social justice in the health sector demands equitable access to health resources. Implementation of free fitness and recreation centers gives the less fortunate in the society access to these resources. Education on the significance of practicing healthy living will also promote autonomy as the population will be better informed and make an optimal health decision. Such measures will lead to a healthy society and reduce the risk of diabetes.
References
Almgren, G. (2017). Health care politics, policy, and services: a social justice analysis. Springer publishing company.
Singh, M., Pal, R., Ranjan, R., Sarkar, G., Bharti, D. R., & Pal, S. (2017). Diabetes Mellitus: Myths and Reality. Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (JKIMSU), 6(4)
Mozaffarian, D., Angell, S. Y., Lang, T., & Rivera, J. A. (2018). Role of government policy in nutrition—barriers to and opportunities for healthier eating. Bmj, 361.