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Culturally Appropriate Health Education Lowers Diabetes Risk

Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes are more likely to meet American Diabetes Association (ADA) treatment goals in a culturally appropriate nurse-directed diabetes management program, according to a study reported at the 65th Scientific Sessions of the ADA.

The Amigos en Salud (Friends in Health) research study included 109 Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes who were enrolled and monitored for 12 months.

After 1 year, more participants achieved lower glycated hemoglobin (A1C) levels than matched control subjects not included in the program. Sixty percent of those in the research study achieved the ADA goal of an A1C level <7%.

Patients in the program also had lower LDL cholesterol, better eating habits, and more physical activity than counterparts who were not in Amigos en Salud.

The Amigos en Salud program uses bilingual trained lay community health workers, called promotoras, to help patients manage their diabetes.

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