 Dear heberto
The support from friends like you has helped the LDA grow and expand our services to various cities. Through generous grants from the Rite Aid Foundation, Kaiser - Bell Flower, Kaiser - West Los Angeles, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, PhRMA, San Miguel Foundation and the Cities of Lynwood and San Fernando, we have been able to provide needed diabetes, nutrition class, supportive services and environmental health advocacy sessions.
As the year progresses, we will continue to be a strong and vocal advocate for diabetes education in the Latino and other high-risk communities. Our mission is to advocate, develop and disseminate accurate, culturally relevant information about diabetes, nutrition, exercise and obesity prevention with emphasis in the Latino and high-risk communities. Our goal is provide material to individuals who are diagnosed and who are at risk. This information will educate them on how to reduce the risk of getting this disease. Please join us in our fight to eliminate diabetes from the lives of our families.
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Sincerely,
Heberto M. Sanchez, MPA
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Latino Diabetes Association |
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LDA 2nd Annual Awards Banquet - 2007
The event was held on Nov 2, 2007, at the LA Mart, CA and hosted by David Cruz (KNBC). State Senator Gil Cedillo, and Hector Flores, MD were recognized for their achievements in the area of wellness & diabetes.
Over 250 members, doctors, nurses and community activists were in attendance.
The night was filled with excitement as State Senator Gil Cedillo and Dr. Hector Flores were presented with signed Simon Silva artwork as awards.
The surprise of the evening was when LDA president, Randy Munoz, was awarded the Founder's Award for his many years of dedicated service. To learn more visit www.LDA.org
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411 on Eating Healthy
You've heard it countless times before - eat healthy. What exactly does "eat healthy" mean? Eating the same old bland tasting food day after day? Hardly.
Although there are lots of diet choices and weight-loss plans available, taking small steps to reduce fat and caloric intake and becoming more physically active is most likely to lead to successful weight loss-and helps to keep the weight off as well.
Here are some tips for eating healthier and getting you on the road to diabetes prevention:
· Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
· Choose water instead of regular sodas or fruit drinks.
· Try grilled or baked foods.
· Curb your craving for dessert or a sweet snack by eating a piece of fruit.
· Instead of salty, fat-filled snacks, eat crunchy veggies with low or reduced fat dip. To learn more visit us at www.LDA.org
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Caring for Loved Ones with Diabetes
People with diabetes need to eat right, stay active, and take their medications. They need to keep their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control. And that's on top of handling all the other things in life! That's why people with diabetes need the support of their family and friends.
Family and friends can be active participants in diabetes self-management, helping their loved ones learn and remember key diabetes tips to help manage their disease. Many seniors need extra support getting to the grocery store or running other errands; seniors with diabetes may have more urgent needs. You can also help by driving them to their medical appointments & helping keep an eye out for possible complications. And you can have fun together: share healthy recipes, take walks around town, or even go dancing!
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LDA in the Community
The LDA receives generous grants to providing diabetes classes in Latino communities. These classes provide residents with an opportunity to learn about diabetes and to empower them to make a positive healthy change in their community. The community works closely with the LDA to identify a positive health change in their community. |
Alzheimer's as 3rd form of Diabetes
Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered why brain insulin signaling -- crucial for memory formation -- would stop working in Alzheimer's disease. They have shown that a toxic protein found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's removes insulin receptors from nerve cells, rendering those neurons insulin resistant.
The Northwestern study sheds light on the emerging idea of Alzheimer's being a "type 3" diabetes. In the brain, insulin and insulin receptors are vital to learning and memory. When insulin binds to a receptor at a synapse, it turns on a mechanism necessary for nerve cells to survive and memories to form. Alzheimer's disease may in part be caused by insulin resistance in the brain has scientists asking how that process gets initiated.
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