During this event, student pharmacists staffed a University of Washington School of Pharmacy booth where they advocated for the involvement of pharmacists in diabetes care and answered patients' questions about medications, supplements, immunizations, etc. Student pharmacists also provided clinical screenings and counseling. They did blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, and they calculated patients' BMIs and counseled them on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and maintenance of a healthy weight for preventing and controlling diabetes. They also counseled patients on the results of their HbA1c test (a screening provided by another group). In addition to 4 faculty members, 3 pharmacists from the community also attended the event to precept and mentor students.
This event was a huge success with roughly 5400 individuals in attendance. It was a great learning experience for the students who were able to help out as well as a great opportunity to show the community some of the many services pharmacists are able to provide.
