Advancing Health Equity in Diabetes: Tools to Help Remove Barriers to Health
Betsy Rodriguez1, J Keith Aikens1
1Division of Diabetes Translation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
|July 25, 2024
Summary
Diabetes care decisions are complex due to resource limitations. Registered dietitians help identify and overcome barriers to food, medications, and monitoring for better diabetes prevention and management.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes care and education
- Health equity in chronic disease management
Background:
- Individuals with diabetes and their care teams face numerous decisions complicated by resource scarcity, including food, medications, and monitoring tools.
- Health equity is a significant concern in diabetes care, impacting patient outcomes and access to essential resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present examples of health equity challenges in type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention and management.
- To highlight tools that can support efforts in T2D prevention and ongoing diabetes management.
Main Methods:
- Review of health equity challenges in type 2 diabetes.
- Identification of resources and tools for diabetes prevention and management.
Main Results:
- Limited access to food, medications, and monitoring tools are key barriers in diabetes care.
- Registered dietitians play a crucial role in assessing and mitigating these barriers.
- Specific examples of health equity issues and supportive tools are provided.
Conclusions:
- Addressing resource limitations is essential for effective diabetes care and management.
- Registered dietitians are vital members of the care team, offering expertise in overcoming patient barriers.
- The presented tools can aid in improving health equity for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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