🧠 Health Psychology and Diabetes: Comprehensive Support
In this Episode #6 of Entrepreneurial Brain , we were joined by psychologist Angie Álvarez , who has found in the care of patients with diabetes a valuable opportunity to make a professional impact in Panama.
Angie helps us understand the crucial role of Health Psychology in the prevention, intervention and support of chronic diseases, highlighting the need for an interdisciplinary approach.
🎙️ Topics featured in this episode:
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🧐 Health Psychology: We define this branch and its importance in disease processes, specifically in how it helps patients and families in the acceptance and coping with diabetes.
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📊 Reality in Panama: We analyzed worrying data from the Social Security Fund (October 2023), which reports an increase in cases with approximately 300 infants treated, influenced by genetic factors and lifestyles.
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🙌🏻 Emotional Tools: The importance of providing psychological support from the moment of diagnosis to manage family grief and facilitate adaptation to the new lifestyle.
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💡 Diabetes Foundation LATAM: We are familiar with the work of this organization that offers empowerment programs for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.