Health Literacy Instruction Gap Analysis. College of Health Professions, Pacific University.

Using a standard question set, a total of 16 deans/directors, clinical coordinators or faculty members across eight of Pacific University’s College of Health Professions schools were interviewed regarding health literacy instruction. The results of the health literacy instructional gap analysis are highlighted and recommendations for possible next steps shared

New Diagnosis of Diabetes - English

An illustrated handout that simply explains need-to-know information for a newly diagnosed diabetes patient

Blood Glucose Goals - Spanish

Simple, one page handout illustrating blood glucose goals. (Spanish

Sick Days - Spanish

This one page handout offers tips on what to do when you are sick and you have diabetes. (Spanish

Carbs Portion Patient Handout - English

For meal planning, this picture-based patient education handout explains how many grams of carbohydrates and the equivalent Tablespoons of sugar are found in portions of common foods

Foot Care - Spanish

A simple, illustrated handout explaining foot care for diabetes patients. (Spanish

Insulin Instructions - English

A one-page handout for diabetic patients explaining how to administer their insulin and safely store it

Hypoglycemia Treatment - English

An illustrated handout for diabetics on recognizing the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and treating it

What About Alcohol and Diabetes? - English

This one page handout discusses the effects of drinking alcohol on diabetes