Inequities in Diabetes: Confronting Barriers in Care and Treatment in Underserved Communities

Underserved communities are still struggling with prevention and treatment when it comes to Diabetes Mellitus. The ability for adults in particular populations such as Latino's and African Americans, to manage their diagnosis of the disease continues to be a plaque. Research suggests that due to the cost of diabetes management, the burden significantly increases in minority and poverty stricken communities.

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder of the pancreas characterized by insufficient or absolute lack of insulin production, causing elevated blood sugar levels and resulting in multi-system changes in health status.

Health disparities have existed since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, nothing much has changed. photo: Courtesy of The Everette Collection.

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