Untreated diabetes in incarcerated individuals leads to adverse health outcomes and higher rates of recidivism. This presentation focuses on the First Step Act "Managing Your Diabetes" evidence-based recidivism reduction program, which aims to engage patients in their diabetes care, enhance health literacy, and improve diabetes outcomes during their incarceration. The methods can be applied to establish a comprehensive course that equips patients with the skills to effectively manage their diabetes.

Learning Objectives

• Summarize barriers affecting diabetes mellitus outcomes in a correctional setting
• Demonstrate how the Managing Your Diabetes program can increase health literacy and optimize patient engagement in diabetes care
• Examine how the Federal Bureau of Prisons employed the Managing Your Diabetes program to improve diabetes clinical outcomes

Level: Intermediate