In this webinar, speakers will discuss disparities in diabetes care—such as diabetes technology and A1c—with a focus on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status; the role of provider bias in these disparities; and how to address these disparities through culturally competent interventions. Presenters will share five actionable tips for identifying and reducing racial/ethnic-related disparities in diabetes care before the webinar concludes with a live Q&A session.
The “Hands On: Tips to Improve Diabetes Care” series is presented by ADA’s Behavioral Medicine & Psychology, Diabetes in Primary Care, and Diabetes Technology Interest Groups through the generous support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Moderator:
Sherita H. Golden, MD, MHS (Moderator)
Professor, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Johns Hopkins Medicine (Baltimore, MD)
Presenters:
Ananta Addala, DO
Instructor
Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Ninfa Peña-Purcell, PhD, MCHES
Professor and Research Scientist
Texas A&M University Center for Population Health and Aging (College Station, TX)
Learning Objectives:
- Review and understand the significance of higher prevalence rates of diabetes among different racial/ethnic groups.
- Define and provide examples of social determinants of health and their role in diabetes risk, health care access, and self-management.
- Reflect on, assess, and take steps to reduce implicit or unconscious bias in your own practice.