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Migrants are more likely, earlier and more severely affected by type 2 diabetes than the native population. Prevalence, incidence and mortality in this population group, whose proportion of the total population continues to grow, are increased by a factor of 2 – even stronger depending on ethnicity, country of origin, gender and socio-economic conditions. This makes it necessary to pay special attention to this group.

The article deals with the demographic data of migration in Austria and with therapeutic advice concerning drug therapy and diabetes education for patients with migration background. In this context sociocultural specifics are discussed. These suggestions are seen complementary to the general treatment guidelines of the Austrian Diabetes Association.The fasting month Ramadan is widely practiced by the Muslim population worldwide. Ensuring the optimal care of the many people with diabetes who fast during Ramadan is crucial. The IDF-DAR Practical Guidelines (International Diabetes Federation - Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance) provide healthcare professionals with relevant background information and practical recommendations to enable them to help patients with diabetes participate in fasting during Ramadan while minimizing the risk of complications.

Beim Thema „Migranten mit Diabetes mellitus“ sind Sie als Hausarzte besonders gefragt. Sie konnen entscheidend zur Verbesserung des Therapieerfolgs beitragen. Dafur mussen Sie sich nicht in jedem Kulturkreis auskennen und viele verschiedene Sprachen beherrschen. Wichtig ist es aber zu erkennen, wo es bei der Betreuung Unterschiede zu Patienten ohne Migrationshintergrund gibt und welche Praxisablaufe davon betroffen sind.