Briana Nestor Digital Strategies for Health Communication Emerson College/Tufts University School of Medicine Digital Strategies of Three Diabetes Care Organizations
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes People affected by the disease Patients Caregivers Medical professionals
Recommendations Low-cost Strategize content for focus Consistent use of themes, colors Higher-cost Social media specialist Redesign homepage
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Non-profit that educates and motivates people with diabetes to take a more active role in their condition Provides innovative, integrative continuing diabetes education Patients with diabetes Medical professionals
Recommendations Low-cost Language preferences for non-English, Spanish speakers Eliminate “Interest” page Higher-Cost Live tweet
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) Service of the NIH and NIDDK Aims to provide information about diabetes to people with diabetes, health care professionals, and the public
Recommendations Low-cost Social media pages Condense topic list Higher-cost New server or host site Social media specialist
Comparison of Strategies Most effective, thorough Well planned, but needs improvements Minimal, needs social media
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