Question 1: In class, we learned that social determinants of health can have a significant impact on individual health outcomes; however, most interventions for diabetes focus on biological and psychological responses. Do you think that social interventions or lifestyle modifications would be more effective for marginalized populations with diabetes?
Why
To what extent might health literacy limit the impact of the approach
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Question 2: The conception of insulin occurred in 1920, which means it has been 100 years since the discovery. Although we have better insulin, there is currently nothing better than insulin to treat diabetes; however, important diabetes research has been conducted over the years. What field do you think has made the most significant impact on our current understanding of diabetes and what field do you think will be the most promising in the future
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Question 3: Education is extremely important when thinking about managing and/or preventing diseases such as diabetes. Provide an example where education has been an effective form of management (being diagnosed and understanding the implications of diabetes has prompted First Nation adults to adopt a healthier lifestyle that includes diet and exercise (82.2%)) and discuss why you think it has been successful. You should also consider the role of science communication in education and diabetes management in your response. [300 words max; single-spaced]
Question 4: Reflect on the ethical implications of diabetes research and identify an ethical issue that relates to diabetes medical science research in general. Identify stakeholders involved in the issue and present the opinions or arguments from each side. You should also address the impact that this issue has or could have on scientific progress. [300 words max; single-spaced]
Question 5: Experimental design is an integral component of medical science research. You were also introduced to reproducibility and the impact it has on science. In your opinion, and based on your readings, which aspect of experimental design most significantly impacts the reproducibility of diabetes research and why
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