Latinos and Diabetes
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Por Tu Familia
Adult Prevention ToolkitWe are excited about the opportunity to offer you the Por Tu Familia Adult Prevention Toolkit sponsored by the Abbott Fund which includes some popular Por Tu Familia materials. This toolkit was designed for organizations to help us increase the reach of our efforts to improve the quality of life for Hispanics/Latinos with diabetes and those at risk of developing the disease. Only through dedication and collaboration will there be success in stopping this epidemic.
The kit contains the following:
- 25 Latin Flavor in the Kitchen Recipe Samplers
- 25 Por Tu Familia Brochures
- 25 Healthy Lifestyle bilingual tip-sheets
- 2 Por Tu Familia posters (1 in English and 1 in Spanish)
To order a free copy of this kit for your organization, please call our National Call Center at 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383). |
Do you know how diabetes affects your family?
Alert Campaign
Learn more about the annual, one-day call-to-action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes.
Nutrition and Exercise
If you're living with diabetes, it doesn't mean that you cannot eat your favorite foods. You also do not have to spend hours exercising to look and feel better. Visit the Diabetes Learning Center to learn more about ways to eat healthy, exercise, and about type 2 diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Latino Initiative
- En español
This section contains Latino specific diabetes information in Spanish.
- Por tu familia
The American Diabetes Association's Latino Community Program
- Feria de Salud
Feria de Salud is an outdoor community event that is intended to reach thousands of local Latinos/Hispanics with the important message that they may be at risk for diabetes.
Spanish Message Boards (La Esquina de la Diabetes!)
Connect to others who share your concerns or interests about diabetes - en español.
Make the Link
Learn more about the connection between diabetes, and heart disease and stroke.
Resources/Links
This section contains additional resources and links that provide information regarding awareness and improvement in Latino American health.
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