#SaludTues Tweetchat 7/30: The Role of Promotoras in Helping Prevent Diabetes

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Diabetes can lead to countless life-changing complications.

Unfortunately, Latinos are disproportionately affected by diabetes-related morbidity and mortality.

Additionally, the prevalence of diabetes among Latinos is rising at a substantially higher rate than non-Hispanic Whites.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, let’s use #SaludTues on Twitter to chat about the importance of diabetes awareness and preventive solutions that will improve the health of Latinos and all! 

• TIME:1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
• DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2019
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludAmerica
• CO-HOSTS: @WeAreUnidosUS, @AADEdiabetes, @ChapCareOrg & @NCFHTX.

We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore:

• Diabetes and the Latino Community.
• How to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
• How can promotoras help those individuals who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
• Resources to address prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter and share your strategies, stories, and resources that can help Latinos prevent diabetes.

Click here to learn about the Salud America! #SaludTues tweetchats, see upcoming and past tweetchats, and see how you can get involved.