I don’t know about you, but I can name scores of community members, family members, and random Latino celebrities that are dealing with or have died from diabetes. That’s why, although I am very critical of major organizations (namely, they are so disconnected from communities, most donations go to pay salaries rather than helping community members), I am very pleased to see that the American Diabetes Association is targeting Latino populations with it’s new diabetes awareness toolkit.

To celebrate the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize those in the Hispanic/Latino American population who have, or are at risk for, diabetes, the American Diabetes Association, through a grant from the Abbott Fund, is introducing its new Adult Prevention Toolkit designed specifically for community-based and faith-based organizations in Hispanic/Latino communities. The toolkit provides organizations with comprehensive and culturally relevant information on diabetes and healthy living. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Diabetes Association will also be hosting Feria de Salud Por Tu Familia, an outdoor Latino health festival in cities across the United States.

Tell your loved ones about this, if you’re a community organizer, spread the information around. This is so important–I’m tired of seeing loved ones die because of something that is manageable. Let’s love ourselves enough to take care of ourselves and each other.

via CSR Wire