COMMUNITY HEALTH - DIABETES CARE
THE PANDEMIC HAS LEFT MANY SENIORS WITHOUT ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING MEDICINE. OUR DIABETES PROGRAM IS DELIVERING RESULTS TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
The pandemic has exacerbated conditions for our senior population living with chronic conditions like Diabetes. With their greater risk for Covid-related complications, seniors are more isolated than ever and their access to essential medicines has in some cases disappeared completely.
Expanding our Diabetes Care program which we launched in 2017, Walking Palms now offers a comprehensive monitoring and care service to low-income seniors throughout Bahia. The program offers:
- Free life-saving insulin and glucose monitoring equipment
- Bi-monthly visits from our registered nurse and nutritionist
- Weekly deliveries of fresh fruit and vegetables
The program has shown dramatic results, with patients’ glucose readings now in healthy ranges, down from dangerously high levels.
Chronic disease, in particular diabetes, is prevalent throughout our region’s most vulnerable communities. We have the capacity to expand this program, and can do so thanks to your contributions!
Chronic disease, in particular diabetes, is prevalent throughout our region’s most vulnerable communities. We have the capacity to expand this program, and can do so thanks to your contributions!
