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Special Session

Abstract

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

This session will describe the global burden of type 2 diabetes. The extent of the problem in the U.S. will be illustrated through a program of research focused on Black American women who have the highest rates of diabetes and are disproportionately affected by its complications.

Author Details

Gail D'Eramo Melkus, C-NP, FAAN

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Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Type 2 Diabetes, Intervention Development, Developing a Program of Research

Conference Name

26th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Conference Year

2015

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Type 2 diabetes: Journey from description to intervention

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

This session will describe the global burden of type 2 diabetes. The extent of the problem in the U.S. will be illustrated through a program of research focused on Black American women who have the highest rates of diabetes and are disproportionately affected by its complications.