Diabetes in the Somali Community: Recommendations for Educators
Description: This resource provides culturally informed guidance for diabetes educators working with Somali patients, emphasizing how cultural beliefs, diet, religious practices, and social norms influence diabetes understanding and self-management. It offers practical recommendations for improving communication, supporting behavior change, and adapting diabetes care to align with Somali community values and lived experiences.
Author: EthnoMed
Audience
Community health workers / Patient navigators / Promotoras
Healthcare providers
Researchers
Language
English
Resource Type
Social media kits
Priority Population
Black or African American
Immigrant populations
Topic Areas
Diabetes/Chronic disease management
