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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Latino Adult Support Group |
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The Diabetes Association, Inc. (DAI) offers a Latino-American Adult Support Group that offers assistance to Latino-Americans on how manage their diabetes and answer their questions and concerns by providing resources. The group learns what diabetes is and how it is impacting the Latino community, the importance of exercise to managing diabetes, and and how to reduce glucose levels. At the end of the meetings, the group enjoys a snack according to nutritionist standards. |
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Health Education |
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3, A) nutrition and diabetes education |
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Goal: |
To provide information on the prevention and management of diabetes to Spanish-speaking persons |
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Method(s): |
Weekly sessions are offered in Spanish throughout the year |
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| Timeline: |
Ongoing |
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| Indicators: |
The number of participants |
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How citizens can get involved: |
The group is open to the public provided by the Diabetes Association Inc. |
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| Contact Information: |
Contact Community Health Worker Grace Diaz at 508-672-5671 |
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