Enrique Caballero A
Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, One Joslin Place. Boston,
MA 02215
Tanzania
Research Article
Myths and Misconceptions about Insulin Therapy among Latinos/ Hispanics with Diabetes: A Fresh Look at an Old Problem
Author(s): René Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Andreina Millan-Ferro and Enrique Caballero ARené Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Andreina Millan-Ferro and Enrique Caballero A
Purpose: The purpose of this review was to identify the frequency and impact of myths and misconceptions about insulin therapy among Latino patients with diabetes. Myths are part of any culture, but can represent a strong barrier in day-to-day diabetes management.
Methods: Articles from the last 22 years (1992-2014) were searched in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Proquest and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Publications for this review included those that studied Latino or Hispanic patients with diabetes and were related to myths and/or misconceptions about insulin therapy.
Results: Twelve articles about misconceptions and myths related to insulin therapy in Latinos or Hispanics with diabetes met the inclusion criteria. All of them evaluated misconceptions about insulin therapy using different type.. View More»
