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 toImprove 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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