New Beginnings: A Discussion Guide for Living Well with Diabetes (Based on Themes from the Film 'The Debilitator').

摘要

Welcome to this new discussion guide from the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). This guide was developed to expand on themes and educational opportunities brought out in The Debilitator, a public television docudrama developed by independent film company Millennium Filmworks. This film and discussion guide focus on an often overlooked aspect of diabetes-the impact that emotions can have on how people give and receive information about diabetes, whether they seek help, and, ultimately, what influences them to take action to control or prevent diabetes. Our experience participating in pilot test screenings of the film The Debilitator has told us that people want to talk about it afterward: about their personal experiences and the emotions that accompany living with diabetes. This guide is intended to help facilitate the discussion by providing stimulus questions, group and individual exercises, and role-playing experiences.