Prevención de las complicaciones de la diabetes: de la cabeza a los pies-Prevención de las complicaciones de la diabetes: de la cabeza a los pies

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The webinar titled LALA Solute community workers by the American Prevention Association of Diabetes discussed the role of community health workers in preventing diabetes complications. The presenters, Wendy Hernández and Betsy Rodríguez, shared their experiences and expertise in working with community health workers and emphasized the importance of these workers in diabetes management.<br /><br />They discussed the objectives of the webinar, which were to identify diabetes complications and their causes, recognize common complications, and understand community resources related to diabetes prevention. The presenters also conducted surveys to engage the participants and gather their input on topics such as the types of organizations that employ community health workers and the prevalence of complications in people with diabetes.<br /><br />The webinar highlighted the risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes, such as high glucose levels, high blood pressure, and obesity. The presenters emphasized the role of community health workers in promoting healthy behaviors, providing education, and connecting individuals with resources for proper nutrition, physical activity, and medication management.<br /><br />The webinar also discussed specific diabetes complications, including heart disease, kidney disease, neuropathy, hearing loss, and vision problems. The presenters provided information on how community health workers can assist individuals in managing these complications and preventing their occurrence.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar emphasized the valuable role of community health workers in the prevention and management of diabetes complications, and provided resources and strategies for the participants to implement in their work.

Keywords

webinar

community health workers

diabetes complications

diabetes prevention

risk factors

complication management

prevention strategies

education

resources