A Community-Academic Partnership Using Digital Solutions for Diabetes Self-Management

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Disparities
• Digital Health Interventions

Background:

• Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects underserved Latino populations.
• Existing self-management programs often lack cultural relevance and digital accessibility.
• Addressing health disparities requires tailored, community-engaged interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a bilingual, family-centered type 2 diabetes self-management program.
• To highlight the importance of cultural relevance, stakeholder engagement, and digital equity.
• To provide practical insights for designing digital health interventions for underserved groups.

Main Methods:

• Academic-community partnership model.
• Bilingual, family-centered program design.
• Emphasis on cultural adaptation and digital inclusion.

Main Results:

• Successful development of a culturally tailored, bilingual program.
• Demonstrated value of stakeholder input and digital equity focus.
• Identification of key practical considerations for intervention design.

Conclusions:

• Community-academic partnerships are effective for creating relevant health programs.
• Digital health interventions must prioritize cultural adaptation and equity.
• Lessons learned can inform future efforts to improve diabetes self-management in diverse populations.