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World Diabetes Day: Why It Should Matter To Latinos

By Samantha Leal | 11/14/2012 - 16:18 | 0 Comments

It's World Diabetes Day! The day, celebrated every year on November 14, is designed to increase diabetes advocacy and awareness. In fact, the entire month of November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

So why should this be important to you? More than 10 percent of Hispanics ages 20 and older have diagnosed diabetes. Moreover, a...

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The Ultimate Guide to Pampering Your Feet

By Valerie Tejeda | 11/12/2012 - 16:12 | 0 Comments

Nothing is better than having feet that feel and look good. The American Podiatric Medical Association has one primary focus during diabetes awareness month: foot care! In cooperation with this important campaign, five different experts share five awesome ways to pamper your feet.

Facebook Game Launched to Help Educate Latinos on Diabetes

Facebook Game Launched to Help Educate Latinos on Diabetes

By Mariela Rosario | 11/14/2010 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Did you know that Latinos are twice as likely to have diabetes than our Caucasian counterparts? In fact, around 10 percent of Hispanics (two million of us) are reported to have diabetes.

To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th, HealthSeeker Explorando tu Salud, Paso a Paso was created. Healthseeker is a Facebook application that aims to help the...