Language and Other Factors Associated With Foot Self-Management Among Puerto Ricans With Diabetes in New York City
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Language and other factors associated with foot self-management among Puerto Ricans with diabetes in New York City.
D aily self-inspection of feet for sores and irritations is an essential and cost-effective diabetes self-management practice to prevent foot complications (1,2). It is relatively easy to perform and does not require equipment or supplies, yet nearly 40% of people with diabetes in New York state do not practice daily foot inspection, and Hispanics are the least likely to do so (3). Puerto Rican...
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عنوان ژورنال: Diabetes Care
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0149-5992,1935-5548
DOI: 10.2337/diacare.29.03.06.dc05-1659