STEP 498: Diabetes Disparities (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

While 10.5% of the United States’ population (34 million people) has diabetes, that proportion can vary greatly between different races and ethnicities. Reasons for the disparities include a complex interplay between diets, physical activity, biological factors, education, income, knowledge of the disease, exposure to environmental pollutants and more. This article discusses disparity within different groups.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define health disparities 
  • Discuss contributing factors to diabetes disparities
  • Discuss prevention programs for health disparities

Additional Information

Author(s)Lisa Maness, PhD, MT (AMT)
Relevant CertificationsAllied Health Instructor (AHI)
Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)
Medical Assistant (RMA)
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Launch Date2022
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
08/18/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Price

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$15.00
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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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