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Empowering Latinos with Effective Diabetes Case Management

This comprehensive guide delves into effective case management strategies tailored for Latino individuals living with diabetes. By addressing critical issues such as cultural beliefs and lack of resources, this resource aims to make a positive impact on diabetes outcomes within the Latino population. The text explores the causes and effects of diabetes, emphasizing the importance of community connections and the doctor-patient relationship. With insights from research and CDC data, it offers practical advice on navigating the complex landscape of diabetes care, especially in the face of economic challenges. By tapping into community resources and fostering strong patient-provider relationships, this guide seeks to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being.

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Empowering Latinos with Effective Diabetes Case Management

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  1. Effective Case Management for Latinos with Diabetes Gabriella Calderon Collaborative Health and Human Services CHHS 302 Professional Writing for Health and Human Services

  2. Professional Interest CHHS Work Experience Make a Difference

  3. Critical Issue CDC Research: 18.2 Million in the U.S. Fifth Leading Cause of Death Rates Doubled Among Latino Population than…(1997-2010) Diabetes Leads to other Serious Conditions

  4. Rhetorical Timing Age-adjusted % for Latinos is now 48% Bad Economy Lack of Insurance Graph Source: Center of Disease Control (2012), Data and Trends

  5. “They Say”: Causes Type-1 Diabetes -Destroys Pancreatic Cell Type-2 Diabetes - Ineffective Use of Insulin Life Style/Family History Cultural Beliefs

  6. “They Say”: Effects Suffer Secondary Illnesses Deteriorates The Body Depression

  7. Community Connection Rise of Medical Cost Down Turn in our Economy Doctor/Patient Relationship “Drivers-Seat” Tap into the Resources

  8. Thank You!

  9. References California Diabetes Program.(2011,March 3). Diabetes and Heart Disease in Hispanics. Retrieved February 23, 2012 http://www.caldiabetes.org/content.cfm?CategoriesID=75 Center of Disease Control.(2011,May 20). 2011 Diabetes Fact SheetRetrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/general11.htm Karter, A.J.,Ferrera, A.,Liu, J.Y.,Moffet, H.H., Ackerson,L.M.,& Selby, J.V.(2002).Ethic Disparties in Diabetic Complications in an Insured Population. JAMA; Journal Of The American Medial Association,287(19),2519. Liburd L.G.,(2010).Diabetes and health disparities. New York: Springer Publishing Company. Russell, B. E., Gurrola, E., Ndumele, C. D., Landon, B. E., O'Malley, J. A., Keegan, T., & ... Hicks, L. S. (2010). Perspectives of Non-Hispanic Black and Latino Patients in Boston’s Urban Community Health Centers on their Experiences with Diabetes and Hypertension. JGIM: Journal Of General Internal Medicine, 25(6), 504-509. doi:10.1007/s11606-010-1278-0 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2010, September 27). Diabetes and Hispanic Americans. Retrieved February 10, 2012 http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/content.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=54&ID=334 Zinn, P., & Macario, E.(1997). Latinos and diabetes care: The challenge of preventative medicine in a boston neighborhood. Latino Studies Journal,1,36.

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