List date(s) this work was published or aired.
Nov. 27, 2011
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
A band of cities in our readership area is part of a swathe of America dubbed the “diabetes belt.” The death rates of diabetics in our area are also some of the highest in the state. I looked at the contributing factors, which included poverty, race and rural areas, and also spent the day with a nurse who helps people manage the disease in their own home.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
National, state and local diabetes statistics.
Explain types of human sources used.
Diabetes doctor, public health officials, nurse case manager, people with the disease
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Find the faces behind the trends and someone who is working with them. Find the small corner of a huge public problem.