[Migration and diabetes]

Kadriye Aydinkoc; Karin Schindler; Alexandra Kautzky-Willer; Bernhard Ludvik; Peter Fasching

doi:10.1007/s00508-012-0280-4

[Migration and diabetes]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2012 Dec:124 Suppl 2:97-9. doi: 10.1007/s00508-012-0280-4.

[Article in German]

Authors

Kadriye Aydinkoc¹, Karin Schindler, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, Bernhard Ludvik, Peter Fasching

Affiliation

¹ 5. Medizinischen Abteilung mit Rheumatologie, Stoffwechselerkrankungen und Rehabilitation, Wilhelminenspital der Stadt Wien, Wien, Österreich.

PMID: 23371329
DOI: 10.1007/s00508-012-0280-4

Abstract

The article deals with the demographic data of migration in Austria and with therapeutic advice concerning drug therapy and diabetes education for patients with migration background. In this context socio-cultural specifics are discussed. These suggestions are seen complementary to the general treatment guidelines of the Austrian Diabetes Association.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Austria / epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology*
Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control*
Emigration and Immigration / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
Patient Education as Topic / standards*
Patient Education as Topic / statistics & numerical data*
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Prevalence
Risk Factors