A CFHI Success Story - Type-2 Diabetes in Puerto Escondido
Location
You can read a full overview of this project in Puerto Escondido, Mexico by clicking on the links in the right hand panel.
Team
Project Leader, Dr. Castillo, CFHI Medical
Partner
Introduction
Providing funds to purchase kits and other
medical equipment in order to offer treatments for those inflicted with
diabetes
Description
Type-2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of
death in Puerto Escondido, a community which lacks the resources with which to
address this common but deadly disease. CFHI provided funds for a grant
to purchase blood glucose monitors and strips in a traveling kit format and a
refrigerator in which to store insulin in order to offer treatments for diabetes
sufferers.
These purchases were complemented by an educational outreach
campaign, led by CFHI medical partner, Dr. Castillo, which has succeeded in
encouraging the population to volunteer for diagnostic and preventative
testing.
Total Budget
$4,000
Years Active
Since 2005-06
Updates
The number of people affected
by this project was 18,300 (aged 20 years plus) who were hitherto only able to
receive curative treatment, a considerably less effective strategy.
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