Changes in Glycemic Control Following Use of a Spanish-Language, Culturally Adapted Diabetes Program: Retrospective Study

Professional Spanish translators, linguists, and providers localized the entirety of the Vida Health Diabetes Management Program into a culturally relevant Spanish-language version.

Professional Spanish translators, linguists, and providers localized the entirety of the Vida Health Diabetes Management Program into a culturally relevant Spanish-language version. Over 180 Spanish-speaking adults participated in the adapted program. In four months, they achieved the following average outcomes:

1.6 pt A1C reduction among participants with high program engagement

1.2 pt A1C reduction

Research

Edwards C., Orellana E., Rawlings K., Rodriguez-Pla M., Venkatesan A. (2022) Changes in Glycemic Control Following Use of a Spanish-Language, Culturally Adapted Diabetes Program: Retrospective Study. JMIR Form Res 2022;6(12):e40278

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