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Our guest today is Sandra Rodriguez, the capacity development coordinator at Project Vida Health Center in El Paso, Texas. For over 20 years, Project Vida has been serving local communities of mostly Hispanic and Latino individuals, who according to the CDC are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Sandra will share some of the innovative ways her National Diabetes Prevention Program site engages with the local community and supports their health by addressing the body, mind and spirit of the individual.

Whether it is religious-based or for health purposes, many of your clients are asking about intermittent fasting and how to do so in a safe and healthy way. Diabetes care and education specialists Barbara Eichorst and Joy Pape share the evidence-based solutions to fasting safely, from addressing potential risks to post-fast meal guidance.

Technology is making life easier for some people with diabetes, but a change is needed to ensure socioeconomic barriers, cultural considerations and other factors are addressed. Author and tech expert David Kerr joins us to discuss the context of diabetes technology in today’s world and the role of the diabetes care and education specialist.

Ann Constance, CDCES, FADCES, RDN from Michigan has been involved in diabetes advocacy for many years. She’s sharing advice and guidance for anyone who is interested in making more systematic changes that support people with diabetes by becoming more involved in state and local level advocacy. You’ll hear what this process may look like for your community and walk away with some practical points to keep in mind as you start down the path local advocacy.