New Jerseyans are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not know it! It is estimated that one out of every three children born after 2000 in the United States will be directly affected by diabetes. That is why the American Diabetes Association's New Jersey office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.

Programs

Passport to Health
Passport to Health is a personal health tool and culturally- relevant program for the Hispanic/Latino Community, connecting adults who are at-risk or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to diabetes education, community resources and health screenings, encouraging participants to become proactive abut caring for their personal health outcome. This program offers eight interactive workshops which addresses the importance of increasing physical activity, nutrition, self-management and complications. For more information, please contact Barbara Ortiz at [email protected].

Diabetes Self-Management Toolkit
The Diabetes Self-Management Toolkit provides interactive and educational workshops specifically designed for the African American community. The kit helps participants implement lifestyle changes, improves nutrition and increases physical activity. This program offers a series of eight interactive workshops. For more information, please contact Barbara Ortiz at [email protected].

Senior Program
The Senior Program is a series of eight interactive workshops which provide the ability to manage diabetes by leaning about nutrition, physical activity, neuropathy, and kidney disease. The program is offered at senior homes and senior groups. For more information, please contact Barbara Ortiz at [email protected].

Wellness Lives Here
Wellness Lives Here is designed to inspire healthful habits at work and beyond. For some, it will mean fewer sick days and higher productivity. For others, it will mean looking and feeling better. For all, it will mean more empowered Americans who can better control, delay or prevent type 2 diabetes and related health problems. Year-round engagement will empower companies, organizations and community groups to drive healthy behaviors and to amplify the message. To learn more about how your employees can improve their health and "win at work," please contact Peter Ruccione at [email protected].

Become a Diabetes Advocate!
What you say matters! The Association works to improve access to quality care, eliminate discrimination against adults and children because of their diabetes in schools and the workplace, and works to make sure the federal government is adequately funding diabetes research and programs. Become a diabetes advocate and make your voice heard! Receive action alerts on legislation that affects people with diabetes. Sign up at diabetes.org/advocacy.

Age Groups	Children Adults Seniors
Health Services	Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition
Payment Options	Low Cost / Donation
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Somerset County

Last Updated: 08/31/16