The FEDE promotes a new edition of 'Hazando Camino' for people with diabetes
The Spanish Diabetes Foundation (FEDE) has announced a new edition of its 'Making the Camino' program, whose objective is for people with diabetes to travel 101.7 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago. The initiative seeks to promote physical activity, a balanced diet and education on the management of the disease.
On this occasion, organized in collaboration with the Novo Nordisk Spain Health Foundation (FSNN), the group of participants will walk the last 101.7 kilometers of the Portuguese Coastal Way, from Vigo to Santiago, from September 15 to 20.
To participate, those interested must first complete a training and formation process, essential for their subsequent participation in the Camino.
After this preparatory phase, the selected participants will have the opportunity to attend an intensive training day on September 13. This day will focus on a practical and multidisciplinary approach to the comprehensive treatment of diabetes and obesity, led by health professionals.
The president of the FEDE, Antonio Lavado, highlighted that "this project represents a unique opportunity for people with diabetes to train, become physically active and share experiences with other people who face the same challenges. “It is an experience that not only improves the control of the pathology, but also empowers and generates community.”
In the previous edition, more than 200 people registered on the online training and education platform, and 89 of them completed the final phase of the Camino.
The president of the FSNN, Silvia Meije, has highlighted the "growing interest" in this active learning model, which "combines rigorous training, physical activity and professional support" and which "connects with the real needs of people with chronic diseases."
The project consists of three phases: training, training and selection. Participants will use an interactive digital platform to access educational content on diabetes and obesity, taught by a team of doctors, nurses and other experts.
The FEDE explains that both pathologies are addressed together because obesity shares risk factors with diabetes and directly influences its prevention and management.
The platform will also allow participants to follow a physical training plan, answer evaluation questionnaires and access additional resources.
The Selection Committee, made up of members of the FEDE, the FSNN and the project training team, will evaluate the participation and clinical situation of the applicants to choose up to 100 walkers. 80% of the places will be reserved for people with type 2 diabetes and 20% for people with type 1 diabetes.
During the six days of the tour, the selected pilgrims will receive professional support and will participate in in-person training sessions to reinforce what they learned during the previous stage.
