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Question: Hello,
I am looking to come up with an action plan to focus on reducing the rates of diabtetes in racial and ethnic minorities in my county and I am not sure where to start. Please advise.

Thank you
Suzanne
Answer: Suzanne, Thank you for your question. We would suggest that you begin by checking out our community toolbox, which will offer comprehensive assistance in community interventions. Chapter 8 in the toolbox does discuss action plans in particular. Chapter 18 "deciding where to start" may also be of use to you. The Community Guide (thecommunityguide.org/diabetes/index.html) offers information on diabetes research. Some good first steps would include identifying your population, researching what similar organizations in your field have done that have worked and not worked, and finding best practices in diabetes research. There has been a wealth of research into diabetes, including studies with minority populations in particular. One such site is AHRQ.gov. We hope this has been of some help to you. Please contact us again if you have additional questions.
Question Date: Thu, 02/20/2014