This service, operational since 1998 and located at the Hospital del Sur, the CAE Rumeu, and the main hospital complex, conducts approximately 870 monthly consultations. It assists around 2,500 patients, of whom 450 use continuous insulin infusion systems and nearly 1,800 use continuous glucose monitoring devices. Patients attend follow-ups three to five times a year, depending on their clinical progress and treatment duration.
Diabetes, a chronic condition with significant social and health impact, affects people of all ages. Diagnosis, the complexity of self-administered treatment, prevention of chronic complications, and management of new technologies demand continuous, structured training. Therefore, diabetes education is crucial for reinforcing therapeutic adherence, promoting self-management, and providing patient security.
The diabetes educator nurse plays a fundamental role, assessing training needs, designing personalized therapeutic plans, and guiding patients and families through daily challenges. Their intervention ranges from teaching insulinization and glucose self-monitoring at diagnosis to advanced stages involving automated monitoring devices.
The hospital complex offers specific programs for type 1, type 2, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes, as well as transition schemes from pediatric to adult care and screening programs. Assistance is reinforced through remote monitoring, digital tools, and close coordination with patient associations and Primary Care.
