Loma Linda University|Loma Linda University|University of North Texas|University of North Texas Health Science Center
purpose study evaluate effects culturally sensitive diabetes education program hispanics type 2 diabetesthis study prospective cohort study test impact comprehensive diabetes education program blood glucose control hispanics type 2 diabetes educational program focused maintaining glycemic control general aspects managing diabetes complications study participants recruited flyers placed hispanic markets ambulatory care clinics total 34 hispanic male female subjects type 2 diabetes participated study concentrations glucose insulin hemoglobin a1c hba1c total cholesterol triglycerides lowdensity lipoprotein highdensity lipoprotein hdl cholesterol analyzed baseline 3 monthsa significant mean change observed hba1c fasting plasma glucose cholesterolhdl ratio hdl 3 months education compared baseline significant reductions weight total fat percent fat trunk fat waisttohip ratio compared baseline 3 months subjects showed significant positive correlation changes body mass index insulin weight total fat trunk fat fat free mass insulina culturally sensitive program conducted spanish significant impact important clinical parameters hispanic subjects diabetes relatively short time period study demonstrates importance designing education intervention studies sensitive cultural diversity particularly atrisk diabetic subjects