Free Diabetes Patient “Videonovela” DVD in Spanish

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering medical providers with Spanish-speaking type 2 diabetes patients free copies of a DVD of its new Aprende a vivir videonovela. Using telenovela-style drama, Aprende a vivir tells the story of Don Felipe, head of the Jiménez family, and his health problems caused by poor management of his type 2 diabetes The videonovela supports clinicians in getting their Spanish-speaking people type 2 diabetes patients to adhere to their medication, dietary, and exercise instructions. To view the videonovela, go to http://healthcare411.org/aprendeavivir.aspx. or AHRQ's Spanish-language Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/AHRQehc.espanol.

Providers interested in obtaining the DVD only or a kit with the DVD plus AHRQ patient brochures in Spanish that compare oral diabetes medications as well as treatments for high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol should contact bob.isquith@ahrq.hhs.gov.