Memorial Hospital of South Bend - Diabeticos Saludables (Healthy Diabetics)

What is it?

Diabeticos Saludables is a multifaceted, culturally appropriate education and case management program for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants are given the knowledge and tools they need to manage their condition.

Who is it for?

Originally serving only Latino immigrants, the program has expanded to include hard-to-reach, medically underserved individuals of all cultural and ethnic groups.

Why do they do it?

Program developers recognized a strong moral and business case for preventing disease progression through culturally appropriate and culturally sensitive education. With friendly support and care, individuals' health and quality of life are maintained or improved.

Impact

The program serves more than 300 individuals each year. Results demonstrate improved health: A1C levels decrease an average of two full points a year, and the number of hospitalizations among participants has dramatically decreased.

Contact: Maggie Scroope
Manager, Community & Media Relations
Telephone: 574-647-3234
E-mail: mscroope@memorialsb.org