Community to Fight Diabetes Among Latinos [Denver Health + Vuela for Health]

Diabetes will affect 1 in 2 Latinx individuals in their lifetime and is the #1 cause of kidney disease among Latinx communities in the US. Latinx adults with diabetes experience a 1.3-fold faster progression of chronic kidney disease to kidney failure compared to non-Latinx white individuals.
To address the “wicked problem” of diabetic kidney disease in Latinx adults, we aim to: 1) strengthen community resources and community-health system ties, and 2) increase awareness of diabetic kidney disease.
Our project utilizes evidence-based strategies including clinically recommended screening tests for kidney disease, a community-based diabetes self-management education (DSME) program, and a wide-reaching culturally tailored health awareness campaign.
Our interdisciplinary team is composed of experts in diabetes and kidney disease at Denver Health who share a commitment to culturally responsive care, working in partnership with the Latinx-serving community organization Vuela for Health and the National Kidney Foundation. This project will establish the foundational partnerships and infrastructure needed to sustain improved care for the Latinx community and others with diabetes.
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