New Study Provides Insights into Latinos and Diabetes

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The National Alliance for Hispanic Health conducted a survey to explore challenges and opportunities for diabetic Latino and found that although diabetes rates are higher among Latinos than whites (12.8% vs 7.6% whites), 25% of Latinos with diabetes responded “no” or “don’t know” when asked if their doctor or other health care provider had told them what type of diabetes they have, which is almost twice as high as for non-Latino whites.

Only 12% of Latinos regularly see a healthcare provider to manage their diabetes.

As far as key disease management practices, only 30% of Latinos identified being physically active and only 6% identified maintaining a healthy weight.

“The survey showed us that there are specific areas within diabetes education and awareness that need to be addressed in order to raise awareness among Hispanics,” said Dr. Luis Salmun, executive director of health sciences executives, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc according to one source.

Read more insights into Latinos and Diabetes here.

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