Improving diabetes outcomes in the Asian community with culturally sensitive interventions
Title
Improving diabetes outcomes in the Asian community with culturally sensitive interventions
Creator
Milroy, Vicki
Description
Milroy, Vicki
This quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored traffic light food guide in supporting dietary self-management and glycemic control among Asian adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Standard diabetes education often falls short in this population due to cultural and linguistic barriers. To address this gap, a simplified, visual intervention aligned with traditional dietary practices was implemented through provider-led sessions with eight participants. Results showed a statistically significant reduction in A1c levels, indicating improved glycemic outcomes. A G*Power analysis (medium effect size d = 0.5, α = 0.05, power = 0.80) determined a required sample size of 34 participants for future studies (Pallant, 2020), emphasizing the need for larger-scale validation. This project highlights the feasibility, affordability, and scalability of culturally sensitive, visual educational tools in diabetes care. It supports integrating such interventions into practice to enhance patient understanding, promote self-management, and reduce disparities. Recommendations include expanding the study to more diverse Asian subgroups and incorporating culturally specific adaptations to increase impact.
This quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored traffic light food guide in supporting dietary self-management and glycemic control among Asian adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Standard diabetes education often falls short in this population due to cultural and linguistic barriers. To address this gap, a simplified, visual intervention aligned with traditional dietary practices was implemented through provider-led sessions with eight participants. Results showed a statistically significant reduction in A1c levels, indicating improved glycemic outcomes. A G*Power analysis (medium effect size d = 0.5, α = 0.05, power = 0.80) determined a required sample size of 34 participants for future studies (Pallant, 2020), emphasizing the need for larger-scale validation. This project highlights the feasibility, affordability, and scalability of culturally sensitive, visual educational tools in diabetes care. It supports integrating such interventions into practice to enhance patient understanding, promote self-management, and reduce disparities. Recommendations include expanding the study to more diverse Asian subgroups and incorporating culturally specific adaptations to increase impact.
Date
2025
Publisher
Alverno College
Extent
110 pages
Language
English
Format
PDF
Type
Text
DNP Project
Subject
Type 2 diabetes—Treatment
Patient education
Transcultural nursing
Traffic light food guide
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Asian population
Culturally tailored intervention
Provider-led education
Rights
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Collection
Citation
Milroy, Vicki, “Improving diabetes outcomes in the Asian community with culturally sensitive interventions,” Alverno College Library Digital Commons, accessed June 14, 2026, https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/991.