Madrid, June 24, 2025 — The Spanish Ministry of Health hosts a pivotal meeting of the European initiative Care4Diabetes Joint Action, bringing together regional health leaders and national stakeholders to review preliminary results and discuss the future of diabetes care in Spain.
Spain, currently among the top five countries worldwide in terms of diabetes prevalence (according to the 2024 Global Diabetes Atlas), is taking a proactive stance in addressing the growing public health challenge. The Care4Diabetes Joint Action aims to empower individuals with type 2 diabetes through a lifestyle-based educational program focused on four pillars: nutrition, physical activity, rest, and stress management.
Representatives of Spain’s National Diabetes Strategy and the Network of Health Schools for Citizens of different regions of the country attended the event.
The Care4Diabetes initiative is currently being piloted in six Spanish regions: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Extremadura, and Galicia. Of the nearly 300 participants in Spain, 90 are from Asturias. Early findings show promising outcomes, including:
- Improved patient knowledge and self-management of diabetes
- High satisfaction with the program
- Significant reductions in weight, abdominal circumference, and blood glucose levels
- Decreased or eliminated need for antidiabetic medication, leading to cost savings for the healthcare system
These results are fueling momentum for the integration of this group-based methodology into standard care protocols, not only for diabetes but also for related metabolic conditions such as obesity and cardiovascular disease.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to supporting European initiatives that promote self-care and empower citizens to actively manage their health, while fostering sustainable public health policies.
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