What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have type 2 diabetes, your body can’t use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition. It can lead to health issues such as heart attack; stroke; blindness; kidney failure; or loss of toes, feet, or legs.
Additionally, Prediabetes is a blood glucose (sugar) level that is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Through HF’s Ser Saludable initiative, HF offers programs that can help community members combat the onset of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn more below.
Combating Diabetes in Texas and Georgia
Hispanic Federation has teamed up with United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to create a series of educational and awareness building initiatives to combat the debilitating impact of diabetes in the Latino community.
HF is implementing culturally competent programming designed to help Latinos identify their risks for prediabetes and offer resources to reduce the risk of or prevent type 2 diabetes. For example, participants will have access to group classes with a CDC certified prediabetes lifestyle coach in addition to many other resources.
These innovative programs are being offered in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston!
Sign up using the link below or text the word “HEALTHY” to 40649.
Sign Up Now and Fight Prediabetes
To participate in Hispanic Federation’s Diabetes Prevention program in Texas, fill out the form. A team member will be in touch within 48 hours.
Latino Diabetes Awareness in New York State
Hispanic Federation offers culturally and linguistically competent educational workshops and one-on-one outreach led by health professionals to raise awareness about diabetes and help community members in New York State prevent or manage diabetes. The workshops offered also include information about culturally relevant recipes that can help people lead healthier lives. If you live in New York State and want to learn more, contact Maria Lugo, Senior Director for Health Initiatives, by emailing mlugo@hispanicfederation.org.
