Por Tu Familia Pioneer Rosa Rosen Has Transitioned…
I just got this email from Helene Velazquez from the American Diabetes Association… the Por Tu Familia committee has lost one of our own… Rosa Rosen, a passionate and determined voice in the fight against More...
Top 5 Ways I Have Struggled In My Fight Against Diabetes.
In the “Why All This Talk About Diabetes?” post… I talked a little bit about my family dynamic and how diabetes is not really discussed. I always wanted my platform to help facilitate these More...
Thank you for your feedback on Health Topics…
As you may already know, I shared with you all last week that I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I was overwhelmed and at the same time humbled by your response to a series of status updates I posted asking More...
Know Your Enemy… What is Diabetes?
Last week, I stated publicly that I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have decided to embark on a journey that will allow me to educate some of my readers that may not know what to do to prevent it… More...
Yes… I have Diabetes, help me fight it.
And my father had diabetes, and his father had diabetes and so on… it is in our genes they say. I found out about 6 months ago and luckily through my personal work with POR TU FAMILIA NY… I was able More...
Por Tu Familia: Frankie Negron joins our fight against Diabetes!
I am happy to announce that Salsero Frankie Negron has joined Por Tu Familia, the Latino Initiative dedicated to the fight against Diabetes. Here is a sneak peek of the campaign highlighting awareness against More...
If you could save a life…would you? #StopDiabetes
I would… and I am trying to make a difference with a organization that I have a 3 year history working with. I have talked to people that have given Por Tu Familia thanks for saving their lives… More...
Sin Vida No Hay Cultura / Without Life There Is No Culture.
I just shot a unscripted video that can say what I feel better than anything I can possibly write right now. I will tell you that I am going to prepare myself given my recent medical condition so that I can do the More...
Take A Stand Against Diabetes… Do It Por Tu Familia!
Feria de Salud is an outdoor community event that is intended to reach thousands of local Latinos/Hispanics with the important message that they may be at risk for diabetes. Feria captures the festive elements More...
Radio Capicu: Living A Healthier (Latino) Lifestyle
Mi Gente… You asked…we listened. About a year ago, we hosted a broadcast of Radio Capicu about Diabetes and it's affect on our community. It was a good show but the feedback was overwhelming. More...