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>> The agreement establishes a scientific, educational and healthcare collaboration to improve prevention, clinical monitoring and health education for patients.
The ADEMA University School and the Balearic Islands Diabetes Association (ADIBA) have signed a collaboration agreement this morning aimed at improving oral and nutritional care for people with diabetes in the Balearic Islands.
The agreement was signed by the presidents of both institutions, Diego González and Margalida Riutort, on World Diabetes Day. The agreement includes the implementation of a comprehensive nutritional and dental care program, as well as joint outreach, research, and training activities.
“This alliance with ADEMA represents an important step towards comprehensive care and improving the quality of life for the people who use our services,” emphasized Margalida Riutort, president of ADIBA. “It’s not just about providing care to these individuals, but also about educating, supporting, and raising awareness throughout society about the importance of healthy habits and prevention,” she stressed.
For his part, the president of ADEMA, Diego González, emphasized the social purpose of our institution in health education and the training of professionals capable of generating a positive social impact. “This agreement reinforces the university and clinical vocation of our institution and allows us to advance in the learning model based on practice and service to the community,” he explained.
The head of Studies for the Degree in Dentistry, Dr. Pere Riutord, has argued that “for a person suffering from diabetes, maintaining good oral hygiene, making regular visits to the dentist and monitoring their oral health is an integral part of overall care.”
On the other hand, Dr. Alicia Julibert, head of studies for the Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, stated that “a healthy diet plays a key role in managing diabetes. Following a balanced diet based primarily on fruits and vegetables, legumes, and whole grains helps maintain stable glucose levels and reduces cardiovascular risk, which is higher in people with diabetes. Likewise, maintaining a proper distribution of meals throughout the day helps prevent fluctuations in blood glucose levels.”
The agreement establishes a referral protocol from ADIBA to the ADEMA Comprehensive University Clinic of Dentistry and Nutrition, where patients will be treated by qualified dietitians-nutritionists and dentists, with the supervised collaboration of students of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and the Degree in Dentistry.
Beyond the clinical setting, an academic, social, and research component is also envisioned. Both entities are committed to developing joint activities in training, applied research, and scientific dissemination, including seminars, workshops, and prevention events.
In the context of World Diabetes Day, ADEMA and ADIBA recommend promoting knowledge, early detection and collective action against this disease that affects more than 120,000 people in our Islands, although nearly half have not yet been diagnosed.