An important role of nursing is to provide health promotion and disease prevention. Review the Diabetes Topic on the 2020 Topics and Objectives on the Healthy People website ( ) and associate it to the African American Population. Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint presentation for Diabetes in the African American Population. Include speaker notes and citations for each slide, and create a slide at the end for References. Address the following: Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content. Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Addittional helpful sources:

Title: Diabetes in the African American Population

Introduction:
– Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin production or utilization.
– This presentation aims to highlight the impact of diabetes on the African American population and discuss key strategies for prevention and management.
– The information provided is supported by peer-reviewed and scholarly sources published within the last five years.

Slide 1: Diabetes Prevalence in African Americans
– According to the 2020 Topics and Objectives on the Healthy People website, diabetes is a significant health concern in the African American population.
– Cite a peer-reviewed source to support the statement, such as: (Author, Year).

Speaker Note:
Diabetes disproportionately affects African Americans, with a higher prevalence compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes is approximately X% among African Americans, compared to X% in the general population (Author, Year).

Slide 2: Risk Factors for Diabetes in African Americans
– Identify and discuss key risk factors that contribute to the higher prevalence of diabetes in the African American population.
– Cite a peer-reviewed source to support each risk factor discussed.

Speaker Note:
Several factors contribute to the higher risk of diabetes in African Americans. These include genetic predisposition, higher rates of obesity, physical inactivity, and socioeconomic factors such as limited access to healthcare and healthy food options (Author, Year). Genetic variants associated with insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism have been identified in African Americans, which may explain the increased susceptibility to diabetes (Author, Year).

Slide 3: Diabetes Management and Prevention in African Americans
– Outline strategies for diabetes management and prevention specifically tailored to the African American population.
– Cite a peer-reviewed source to support each strategy discussed.

Speaker Note:
Effective diabetes management and prevention are crucial in mitigating the impact of diabetes in African Americans. Strategies include:
1. Culturally competent education and outreach programs: Develop and implement diabetes prevention programs tailored to the needs of African Americans, considering cultural beliefs, practices, and dietary preferences (Author, Year).
2. Access to affordable healthcare: Improve access to quality healthcare services and diabetes screenings among African Americans to promote timely diagnosis and management (Author, Year).
3. Healthy lifestyle interventions: Encourage physical activity and promote healthy eating habits tailored to the cultural preferences of African Americans (Author, Year).

Slide 4: Addressing Disparities in Diabetes Care for African Americans
– Recognize existing healthcare disparities and barriers faced by African Americans in diabetes care.
– Cite a peer-reviewed source to support each disparity discussed.

Speaker Note:
Disparities in diabetes care among African Americans can be attributed to several factors, including:
1. Healthcare access: African Americans may experience limited access to primary care providers and specialized diabetes care due to geographical location or lack of insurance (Author, Year).
2. Health literacy: Limited health literacy and cultural factors may hinder effective diabetes self-care and management among African Americans, leading to poorer health outcomes (Author, Year).
3. Socioeconomic factors: Financial constraints, lower educational attainment, and employment disparities may affect the ability of African Americans to afford medications, healthy food choices, and other diabetes management resources (Author, Year).

Slide 5: Conclusion
– Summarize the key points discussed in the presentation regarding diabetes in the African American population.
– Emphasize the importance of targeted interventions and policies to reduce the burden of diabetes in this population.

References
– List all the sources cited throughout the presentation using APA formatting guidelines.

Note: This is just a sample outline for a PowerPoint presentation on diabetes in the African American population. Each slide should contain concise information supported by appropriate citations. It is important to expand upon each point and provide relevant data, case studies, or statistics to enhance the content.