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Diabetes management and awareness in Spain

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Medical experts and health organizations in Spain are focusing on improving diabetes care and public awareness. During the 67th Congress of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition, specialists called for an expansion of the Diabetes Day Hospital model to address geographic inequities in access to specialized care. Experts suggested that these facilities could reduce emergency room visits by providing rapid treatment for glycemic decompensation. In Melilla, events coordinated by the Spanish Federation of Diabetes, the Spanish Diabetes Society, and the Melilla Association of People with Diabetes focused on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Discussions highlighted the challenges of managing the condition, including the impact of glucose unpredictability on professional routines. Health professionals emphasized the need for early detection, equitable access to innovative technologies, and systemic changes to improve therapies. To commemorate World Diabetes Day, health professionals in Melilla and El Burgo de Osma organized activities centered on prevention and lifestyle management. In Melilla, local health authorities noted that diabetes prevalence in the area is approximately double the national average. Sessions at Hospital del Rey addressed type 1 diabetes screening, the Mediterranean diet, and nursing roles in therapeutic education. In El Burgo de Osma, the Gerencia de Asistencia Sanitaria de Soria launched the ‘Diabetes: mucho más que azúcar’ initiative, which included a community walk, clinical talks, and workshops on nutrition and foot care. Recent initiatives for World Diabetes Day have expanded these efforts in Spain, with regions including Melilla, Ponferrada, and El Burgo de Osma organizing guided routes, nutritional workshops, and medical consultations to encourage preventive habits.

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