Overcoming Cultural Disparities and Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Diabetes
Overview of Disparities
Areas of Health Disparity
Demographic Facts
Differences Between Racial and Ethnic Groups
Diabetes in Hispanic/Latino Populations
Prevalence of Obesity in Hispanic/Latino Populations
Pathophysiological Differences to Consider
Insulin Sensitivity Differs Among Healthy Individuals in Different Ethnic Groups
Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study
End Stage Renal Disease
Patient-Related Barriers to Hypertension/Diabetes Control
Physician-Related Barriers to Hypertension/Diabetes Control
Poorly Managed Modifiable Risk Factors
Cultural Barriers
Common Misconceptions
Special Treatment Needs
Access to Care
Place Matters
Across America There are Differences in How Long and How Well We Live
Patient-Physician Interaction
Specific Recommendations to Improve Outcomes
Exercise
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Across Ethnic Groups
Key Resources to Share With Your Patients
Diabetes Prevention Program
What Can I Do?
Follow up With Your Patients
Target the Gaps
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