Options for people with diabetes

(CL) — It’s estimated that almost 2.5 million Latinos in the U.S. will be affected by diabetes by 2020. Of those, 44 percent will be over the age of 65. Just within the Hispanic community, the effects of diabetes are vividly present. While Medicare can cover medical services, the coordination and monitoring of those services is particularly critical to managing complicated medical conditions.
It’s widely known that diabetes is a debilitating disease requiring careful and consistent medical attention. What may not be as clear, however, are the solutions to manage the multiple needs of the disease that can range from juggling multiple physicians and treatment plans to coping with the demands of a hectic pace in a fast-food society.

“Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death listed on U.S. death certificates,” said Dr. Ana Fuentevilla, Evercare medical director. Furthermore, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and new cases of blindness, as well as a strong influencer in the cases of high blood pressure, dental disease, heart disease, strokes and amputations.
To ensure the proper management of diabetes, it’s important to follow the specific treatments prescribed by the primary health care provider and specialists because failure to adhere to them could severely jeopardize one’s health. To facilitate the management of what may turn into a multitude of treatments, doctor’s appointments