Integrated Nutrition and Screening Program for Informed Risk Education for Diabetes Prevention
Our Vision:
To lower diabetes rates in underserved Hispanic communities by offering culturally sensitive healthcare and empowering individuals with knowledge and resources to lead healthier lives.
Project Goals:
The INSPIRE-D project seeks to address two key Social Determinants of Health (SDOH):
- Limited nutrition education
- Insufficient access to quality healthcare
Our goal is to empower individuals to understand and utilize information learned regarding health and nutrition, ultimately striving to reduce the incidence of new diabetes cases in our community.
Three Objectives:
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Diabetes in South Carolina
In the United States, about 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it.
Where do we rank?
South Carolina has the 8th highest rate of adults living with diabetes in the United States
What is the toll?
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the state of South Carolina, surpassing drug overdoses, suicides, and homicides.
How has this issue grown?
In less than 10 years, the prevalence of diabetes has climbed from 12.1% to 13.6%
What about pre-diabetes?
Cases of prediabetes in South Carolina have surged from 6.7% to 10.9% in recent years.
What can I do about it?
Good news! Pre-diabetes is completely reversible with lifestyle changes including healthy eating, regular exercise, and stress management.
Take the quiz below to find out if you are at risk and get connected to resources that can get you started!
Could you be at risk for Pre-Diabetes?
Having prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Prediabetes can often be reversed.
Get Active!
Are you currently active?
Beginning your fitness journey for the first time?
Whatever form of activity you choose, remember that it’s ok to start small!
Eat Well!
Healthy eating is essential when you are working to create a healthier you.
Whole grains, lean proteins, fresh produce, and healthy fats should be staples in your diet.
Every time you pick a healthy option, you get closer to your health goals!
Stay Zen!
Stress is unavoidable in life.
Luckily, there are steps you can take to address it! Spend a few minutes a day practicing healthy stress management techniques, and you will reach your goals in no time.
Find More Resources for Healthy Eating
Community Partners
Community Assessment
Outreach & Education
Nutrition Access
Project Team
Dr. Reshma Khan
Executive Director
rkhan@icnarelief.org (866) 354-0102 ext 2105
Lydia Ford
Project Coordinator
lydia.ford@icnarelief.org (866) 354-0102 ext 2145
Meredith Sussman
Outreach Manager
meredith.sussman@icnarelief.org (866) 354-0102 ext 21
Community Health Worker
Patient Navigator
This project is supported by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $561 K with 100 percent funded by the Office of Minority Health/OASH/HHS.
The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, Office of Minority Health/OASH/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
For more information, please visit Home Page – Office of Minority Health (OMH) (hhs.gov)
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Address:
668 Marina Drive Suite A-5
Charleston, SC 29492
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Contact:
(843)-352-4580
Shifa.sc@icnarelief.org