Diabetes Therapy by the Ear via this Health Promoting Attitude Called Salutogenesis

Abstract

Diabetes is a major public health problem that is approaching epidemic proportions globally. Despite the best efforts by healthcare providers, persons with diabetes and the community at large, remain unsatisfied with the approach to diabetes management. This brief communication utilizes Antonovsky’s concept of salutogenesis, to suggest a person friendly and community friendly framework for diabetes care. Salutogenesis is used as a means of studying the biopsychosocial domains of diabetes, and as a guiding principle for health-related communication. Adoption of a salutogenic approach to diabetes care should help improve outcomes and satisfaction with healthcare.