November 5th, 2009 
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Diabetes: Cultural Aspects in Diabetes Care
Diabetes remains an epidemic in the U.S., but experts are now more concerned that certain populations may not be getting the right kind of treatment because of their ethnic and cultural beliefs.
Physicians can’t use a one-size-fits-all approach to treating patients with diabetes; physicians, families and community leaders must work together to develop culturally specific programs.
Renata Nyleve Editor of the “How To Reverse Diabetes” website — http://www.HowToReverseDiabetes.org — pointed out;
“…Cultural viewpoints of medicine and disease only compound the issue. For instance, in some societies, religion influences one’s physical and emotional well-being equally. When an illness occurs, a family may seek out the advice of a religious leader before consulting a physician, which would delay treatment and increase the risk of complications. Most people in these communities don’t even know they’re at risk, they may know about diabetes and its effects, but they’re unaware that living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce their risk…”
Education is the key to eliminating the prevalence of diabetes in certain communities and suggests programs that pair education with a cultural activity.
Programs held at community and religious centers can focus on diabetes risk factors and some of the healthier approaches to traditional foods that may help in reducing those risks.
More than 21 million Americans now have diabetes – a number that experts say may climb as high as 31 million by the year 2050. Every 24 hours, another 4,100 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease. But despite these dire statistics, medical community is making great strides to combat this epidemic.
“…You do not have to develop type 2 diabetes if you’re at high risk, and that if you do have diabetes, you don’t have to lose your eyes, your feet or your heart. The overall outlook for diabetes is beginning to improve. The rates of amputations and end-stage kidney disease due to diabetes are actually beginning to fall. The preliminary data indicate that fewer people with diabetes are dying. So there’s definitely a light at the end of the tunnel…” R. Nyleve added.
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About the Author
Renata Nyleve runs her corporate website at http://www.Merquen.com where you can see all her articles and press releases.
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