| Outcomes |
- By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand diabetes as a chronic condition influenced by behavioral, emotional, and lifestyle factors
- Recognize common barriers to diabetes management, including adherence challenges, diabetes distress, and competing life demands
- Identify key behavioral targets (e.g., medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, glucose monitoring)
- Use screening tools such as the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) and Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale (DES) to inform care
- Apply brief behavioral interventions (motivational interviewing, problem-solving, behavioral activation) in time-limited visits
- Support patients in developing realistic, actionable self-management plans
- Use empathetic, nonjudgmental communication to improve engagement and reduce stigma
- Integrate behavioral health strategies into team-based care (huddles, warm handoffs, coordinated care)
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