Diabetes is a leading cause of death in Mexico. The Diabetes Clinic on Isla Mujeres is a nonprofit initiative bringing together bilingual social workers, nurses, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals from the USA with local partners including nurses, doctors, EMTs, and paramedics.

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The clinic serves a range of patients, from those seeking screening to individuals already diagnosed and on medication. Many walk-ins are untreated or undiagnosed, and most have limited access to costly meters and test strips. The clinic focuses on diabetes education, nutritional counseling, and providing essential tools such as reading glasses, glucose meters, test strips, and lancets. Islanders are taught to use the meters to monitor their blood sugar and manage their condition effectively.

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