Experiences of Latinos with Diabetes in the Central San Joaquin Valley Page: 55
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information could prove useful. Thirdly, food insecurity was not a topic that was pursued in-
depth during the course of my study. Many participants cited an inability to obtain enough food
as a barrier to abiding by the recommendations made during the health education course. Further
investigations are merited to learn the food security of the patient population of CSV. Lastly,
cooking demonstrations could also be beneficial for this population. It would allow for an
interactive and hands-on learning experience that would re-enforce concepts and knowledge
obtained in the program.
Concluding Thoughts
Managing a chronic condition like diabetes is time and labor intensive. Learning health
information for better chronic disease management is daunting, yet the individuals I interviewed
as part of this study have demonstrated that behavior change is possible. Chronic disease
management requires adapting to an ever-changing disease state, these stories of triumph and
struggle are representative of many other individuals with diabetes. Latinos with diabetes,
especially those who are monolingual-Spanish have proven that their capacity to learn and apply
newly acquired knowledge to improve their diabetes. Most importantly, while they discussed
how their identity is shaped by many factors, they prove that every individual is first and
foremost a human being trying to exist as best they can.55
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Cortez, Jacqueline Nicole. Experiences of Latinos with Diabetes in the Central San Joaquin Valley, thesis, May 2018; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157605/m1/62/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .