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Objective: To assess how the burden imposed by type 2 diabetes mellitus on the Mexican healthcare system is being managed in comparison with the Latin America reality. Methods: Literature search in the PubMed/Medline, SciELO and LILACS databases. Discussion: The healthcare reform experienced in Mexico, by the implementation of Seguro Popular, was pointed out as a reference for countries with all levels of resources. Although there is still room for enhancements, comparative analyses to evaluate the effects of this project have shown a significant improvement regarding healthcare access, blood glucose control, and a reduction of out-of-pocket expenses. Additional actions are also being taken as healthcare systems are being challenged to accommodate measures to guarantee the quality of life of people with diabetes. Conclusion: Awareness of diabetes and its associated complications must be raised as this might encourage the population to develop healthier lifestyle habits and improve treatment compliance.

Palabras clave: Diabetes mellitus type 2 Latin America Mexico prevention and control primary health care.

2017-07-25   |   188 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 4 Núm.1. Enero-Marzo 2017 Pags. 42-50 Rev Mex Endocrinol Metabol Nut 2017; 4(1)