Diabetes in the Hispanic population

High risk warrants targeted screening and treatment

Manuel Idrogo Dr Idrogo is assistant professor of family medicine and Dr Mazze is clinical professor of family medicine, department of family medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School—Twin Cities. In addition, Dr Idrogo is WHO Chief Primary Care Officer, International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis. Dr Mazze is also Chief Academic Officer, International Diabetes Center.Correspondence[email protected]

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Roger Mazze Dr Idrogo is assistant professor of family medicine and Dr Mazze is clinical professor of family medicine, department of family medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School—Twin Cities. In addition, Dr Idrogo is WHO Chief Primary Care Officer, International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis. Dr Mazze is also Chief Academic Officer, International Diabetes Center.

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As the Hispanic population in the United States increases, more primary care physicians are being challenged to address the high incidence of diabetes and related metabolic disorders in Hispanic American patients. A variety of genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic factors contribute to this group's high susceptibility to diabetes. In this article, Drs Idrogo and Mazze discuss diagnosis of diabetes in Hispanic patients, as well as culturally sensitive screening and treatment strategies.

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