Led by the IDIVAL, the research will be developed in two phases, focused on nutrition, physical activity, relaxation and sleep, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of people with diabetes
The European Care4Diabetes project urgently seeks volunteers suffering from type 2 diabetes to participate in a study whose ultimate goal is to reduce the use of medication and optimize their lifestyle.
As the only requirements, in addition to the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes for, at most, 10 years, a body mass index (BMI) is required between 25 and 35 kg/m², learn the handling of glucose sensors and meters,Manage digital devices and, above all, motivation for lifestyle change.
In fact, the objective of the project, led by professionals of the Cantabrian Health Service (SCS) and the IDIVAL HEALTHY RESEARCH INSTITUTE is to improve the quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes focusing on 4 key elements (nutrition, physical activity, relaxationand sleep).
In a first phase of study, lasting, nursing professionals, family medicine and endocrinology will work intensively with the participants.Subsequently, for another six months, the participants will be monitored, to evaluate the results.Both phases, both the intensive and the follow -up, will be carried out in person and/or online.
In the face -to -face format, the intensive phase will begin with a coexistence of two days (October 26 and 27, 2024) with the group and the multidisciplinary team that will accompany them throughout the project.
All those interested in participating, can contact those responsible for the initiative in 651 70 43 40 (Natalia) or 686 37 73 62 (Lourdes).
What is Care4Diabetes?
Care4Diabetes is a European project with a duration of three years, backed by a consortium of 30 partners from 12 countries and a budget of 4 million euros, 80% funded by the European Commission.The objective is to implement the good practice to reverse diabetes2 Now, developed by the Dutch NGO Voeding Leef over a decade.
In Spain, project partners include the Public Health Services of Cantabria (SCS), Andalusia (SAS), Galicia (Sergas), the Junta de Extremadura, the Andalusian Public Foundation for Progress and Health, as well as the Aragonese groupof research in primary and idival care.
