Diabetes Among Ethnic Minorities And The Aging Population

The high number of reported new cases of diabetes yearly among ethnic minorities and the aging population is alarming. According to a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National diabetes Statistics Report in 2014, diabetes is high among minorities; 15.9% American Indian/Alaska Native, 13.2% African American and 12.8% Hispanics. This is consistent with the community I worked with during the first part of my clinical rotation. The community of Casa de Merced in Tolleson. The residents comprise of low-income seniors aged 65 and over. Upon assessment of this community, the predominant health problems discovered were diabetes and high blood pressure. As a community nurse, it is vital to assess your community, identify problems and suggest remedies to stakeholders. This paper will attempt to analyze four peer reviewed articles on diabetes management and prevention. Article one Cadzow, R. B., Vest, B. M., Craig, M., Rowe, J. S., Kahn, L. S. 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