Project Ideal

 

 

 Latinos have a high risk for 

developing diabetes.

 

 1 in 10 Latinos have diabetes.

 

 Diabetes affects people of

all ages.

 

 Diabetes can cause complications

 that are severe such as:

 heart attack, stroke,

 kidney failure, & 

 vision loss

Do You Know?

 Initiative for Diabetes Education Advancement for Latinos

History of Project IDEAL

Project IDEAL began in 2003 with funding from HealthCare Georgia Foundation. Over 400 people have attended Project IDEAL  classes.

Project IDEAL is now supported by volunteers and donations of materials and supplies from community organizations.

 

 

 

Diabetes affects all ages & families but it can be prevented or controlled.

The control

is in YOUR Hand!            

· Understand the population and the need in surrounding counties

 

· Develop and Implement culturally sensitive diabetes self-management education program

 

 

· Improve quality of life for Latinos who live with diabetes

 

· Reduce diabetes related complications for people who live with diabetes

Project IDEAL Objectives

Project IDEAL

 

 a program of the

 WellStar School of Nursing

 

 sponsored by 

 Kennesaw State University

 & The Hall County Board of Health