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Diabetes Self-Management and Heart Disease Prevention Program

What We Do

Our program helps community members take control of their health through culturally relevant education, peer support, and personalized guidance. Led by Spanish-speaking Promotores, this 10-week program combines interactive learning with real-life strategies to help participants manage diabetes, improve blood pressure, improve A1c levels, and prevent complications. Participants also receive one-on-one support to overcome barriers and connect to healthcare and community resources.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understanding diabetes and how it affects the body
  • Monitoring blood sugar and working with providers
  • Preventing and managing high blood pressure (Hypertension)
  • Preventing complications
  • Healthy eating and nutrition basics
  • Staying active
  • Medication management
  • Emotional wellness
  • Vision Exam Referral: Access to screenings for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other vision issues
  • Nutrition Consultation: One-on-one support to build a personalized nutrition plan
  • Community Clinic Referrals: Access to medical care, labs, and low-cost medications for eligible participants

Our Impact

  • Improve diabetes management
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Reduce complications
  • Build sustainable healthy habits
  • Gain confidence in their health
  • Staying active
  • Medication management

Diabetes is manageable, and our program helps make that possible.

For More Information

Contact:
714-988-3346
galvarez@latinohealthaccess.org