The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on why the prevalence of diabetes is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together.

What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Advocates in the commuity for diabetic resources

What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Lack of Diabetic Education Classes

• Lack of Nutritous Food 

• Lack of Nutrition education 

Partners in our Community Health Improvement Process: Partner 1

• Foothills Health District 

• WNC Healthy Impact

Partners with a Role in Helping Our Community Do Better on This Issue:

• Doctor offices 

The following actions have been identified by our partners and community members as ideas for what can work for our community to make a difference on diabetes.

Actions and Approaches Identified by Our Partners These are actions and approaches that our partners think can make a difference on diabetes. 

• Diabetes Education 

• Health Screenings / Blood Glucose Checks 

• Health Plan Literacy 

What is Currently Working in Our Community These are actions and approaches that are currently in place in our community to make a difference on diabetes.

• Meducation Management 

Evidence-Based Strategies These are actions and approaches that have been shown to make a difference on [name health issue].

What Community Members Most Affected by diabetes Say These are the actions and approaches recommended by members of our community who are most affected by diabetes.

• Providing educational classes