Cultural factors affecting Latino diabetics

• Main Author: Garcia, Maud Danitza
• Format: Others
• Published: CSUSB ScholarWorks 2005
• Subjects: Non-insulin-dependent diabetes Diseases; Hispanic Americans Health and hygiene; Social work with minorities; Hispanic Americans Medical care; Medical care Needs assessment; Social work with minorities.; Clinical and Medical Social Work; Race and Ethnicity
• Online Access: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2816; https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3833&context=etd-project

This study addressed cultural factors that prevent Hispanic diabetics from getting diagnosed early, controlling their glycemic levels, and obtaining appropriate transportation, health insurance, and better education on nutrition.