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Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Specialty Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Communities
Presentation Year
2026
College or Department
College of Professional Studies
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
Rural communities face disparities in managing Type 2 diabetes due to limited access to specialized care, leading to poor glycemic control and higher complication rates. In rural Northern California, provider shortages hinder timely, evidence-based treatment. This project proposes integrating a diabetes nurse specialist in a local hospital to deliver education, support medication management, coordinate care, and monitor outcomes. The goal is to improve HbA1c levels, reduce complications and readmissions, and enhance self-management, addressing gaps in care and reducing health disparities.
Does your project align with any of the following?
Social Justice / equity / community
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
Presentation File Upload
nursing-castil-sydney-203140-4x3.pdf (624.85 KB)
Primary Contact: First Name
Sydney
Primary Contact: Last Name
Castil
Primary Contact: Email
sac209@humboldt.edu
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
5305989184
Indicate File Dimensions
4'x3'