Third-year medical students deliver culturally sensitive diabetes education to underserved, multicultural populations. They provide science-based guidance on diabetes prevention and treatment while respecting traditional dietary practices. The project evaluates participants’ knowledge gains and students’ communication and teaching effectiveness.
Are you a medical student passionate about community health, diabetes prevention, or culturally competent care?
Join the Understanding Diabetes project to:
Educate underserved communities about diabetes and its prevention
Lead workshops on exercise and dietary changes that promote better health
Develop culturally sensitive health materials and resources
Engage directly with patients, helping them make lasting lifestyle changes
Reached underserved communities with important diabetes education
Provided culturally tailored solutions for improving diabetes care
Empowered participants with practical, accessible health strategies
Bridged the gap between medical knowledge and community health needs
Understanding Diabetes fosters health literacy and empowers communities to prevent and manage diabetes with knowledge and confidence.
Led by passionate medical students and faculty mentors, this initiative works with local communities to make diabetes prevention and treatment accessible to all.
[📧 Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Carolina Restini — restinic@msu.edu]
[📧 Contact the Office Assistant, Aubrey Everett — evere110@msu.edu]