The role played by patient associations in the control of type 2 diabetes is very important because it contacts patients with the same problems and equal or similar experiences.
It helps patients not be afraid of the disease, because following the advice offered to them there is no reason to fear it.In turn, they help them to be aware of the consequences that their doctor's recommendations may have.As much as the doctor tells them, hear it and see him from someone who is happening or has gone through the same thing helps to reinforce the messages and, therefore, to obtain better results.
In addition, patient associations usually organize talks with specialists in topics that are of general interest to their associates, which can also contribute to the best knowledge by the patient of their illness, and this will always be positive when facing it.
They also act as intermediaries between the patient, doctor and institutions.They seek aid and grants to promote research, influence health policy and promote the incorporation of training plans aimed at health professionals to give them tools and skills that enhance and improve communication with patients.
When advising patients, some doctors are in favor of going to patient associations.Normally, these issues usually treat them more with the nurse than with the doctor, since they are the ones that have more time to dedicate to the patient and, therefore, to talk about those aspects related to the disease.
channel doubts
It is mainly advised because it is an emotional support for the patient and also serves to channel doubts.There are generally doctors who collaborate with these associations answering and attending to patients and even advising.
And it is that for the patient these associations offer benefits, in the sense that it is essential that he is aware of their illness and strictly comply with medication.
Keep in mind that cardiovascular disease implies more than 80 percent cause of mortality in the world.Many people are not aware of it.Regarding adherence to treatment and awareness, patient associations are fundamental as support for consultation.
Family support
To all this we must add the role of the family.The family is another important pillar.They must be aware that they have a chronic patient at home and encourage him to follow their treatment as they are guided in consultation.
In addition, it serves as support and control to a greater or lesser extent depending on the patient's characteristics.He has a fundamental role in the awareness of the patient's life change.This change is given by the application of a strict diet, regular physical exercise and therapeutic completion.
For the elaboration of this article, the collaboration of doctors Manuel Ramos Rodríguez, Manuel Vicente Arroyo, Ana María Rodríguez Medina and Jesús Palomo del Arco, of the Guijuelo Health Center;The General Physicians José González Sánchez, Balbino Pascual del Valle and Elvira Toural Méndez, of the Health Center of Laredo, and Javier Pérez Flández, Jesús Mosquera Barros, Fernando Rodríguez Mielgo, Mario Pérez Pérez and Carlos Vázquez Rojo.