Latino Health Care

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is increasing its focus on the growing incidence of diabetes in the Latino population and the impact of this disease on health care in the Latino community. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that this group develops diabetes at twice the rate of the general population.

Through an interactive approach, this Latino Health Care Web site presents multiple tools to help health care professionals improve patient outcomes related to diabetes and its complications, and overcome barriers to improving patient care in this population.

Latino Health Care Tools

PowerPoint Presentation
The PowerPoint presentation can be used by health care professionals to educate their colleagues on clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes in their practice.

Case Studies
The clinical cases have been designed to provide real-life examples of clinical problems related to diabetes and the Latino population, and to offer practical solutions to improving patient outcomes.

Visit our Online Store
Visit the ADA's online store for professional and patient publications, patient education materials, and other diabetes related products.

ADA Resources for Health Professionals
The American Diabetes Association has a wealth of resources available for health care professionals and their Latino patients. Some of these materials are free or can be ordered in quantity to use in your practice.

Latino Health Web Sites
Access information from government and nonprofit organizations related to diabetes in the Latino population, minority health resources, census and epidemiological data, and cultural education materials.

Latino Health Advocacy
The health outreach organizations listed here offer additional resources related to Latino patient care.

The American Diabetes Association is also compiling a network of professional members who are interested in helping on legal advocacy issues. Learn more here.