Minority Initiative

Minority Initiative

DiabetesSisters began our Minority Initiative in 2016 in order to increase awareness, education, peer support, and resources for African American, Hispanic, South Asian, and other underserved populations of women living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes. We seek partnership opportunities with established businesses, churches, and organizations that have interest in serving minority populations.

Topics/themes from Minority Initiative programs have included:

  • Cooking culturally appropriate meals that taste good and aren't hard on blood sugar or blood pressure
  • Accessing diabetes self-management tools and education
  • Getting accurate information and making decisions about medications, medical devices, and health care.
  • Advocating for oneself as women living with diabetes
  • Addressing shame and stigma about living with diabetes from healthcare providers, community members, and family
  • Creating safe, respectful spaces for women with all types of diabetes to share, learn, and get peer support
  • Increasing the number and diversity of females in clinical trials.

Minority Initiative Events

August 27, 2020
Diabetes and Mental Health: Ways to Manage Chronic Illness
Mila Clarke Buckley (The Hangry Woman), online

August 11, 2020
Short on Time But Want to Workout? Join Gene Hicks for this 30-minute Workout en español
Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks, online
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July 30, 2020
Alimentacion Saludable Usando Articulos de su Despensa (Healthy Eating Using Items from Your Pantry)
Lorena Drago MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, online

July 21, 2020
Sheltering in Place? Cooking and Eating Healthy while at Home
Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, online

June 30, 2020
Sheltering in Place? Join Gene Hicks for a Fun At-Home Workout
Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks, online
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June 24, 2020
Sheltering in Place? Tips and Tricks for Healthy Eating While at Home
Lorena Drago MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, online

November 15, 2019
Diabetes Myths & Misconceptions

Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks, Woodridge, IL

November 14, 2019
Why and How to Get Moving: Impacts on Diabetes and Overall Wellness for Latin Women
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, Miami, FL

November 13, 2019
Diabetes Myths & Misconceptions
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, Hialeah, FL

September 13, 2019
Get Heart Healthy!
Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks, Woodridge, IL
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September 5, 2019
Healthy Living, Healthy Eating for Latinas/Hispanic Women with Diabetes or Prediabetes
Montefiore Community Health Programs, Bronx, NY
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June 8, 2019
Healthy Eating, Healthy Living for South Asian Women
Old Bridge Public Library, Old Bridge, NJ
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March 9, 2019
Conversations on Healthy Eating
Hip Hop Fit w/Gene Hicks, Woodridge, IL
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February 28, 2019
Get MED-ucated: What's New with Diabetes Medications
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
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January 11, 2019
New Year, New You
Hip Hop Fit w/Gene Hicks, Woodridge, IL
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September 1, 2018
Healthy Eating, Healthy Living for Latin Women with Diabetes/Prediabetes
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, Miami, FL

June 7, 2018
Diabetes, Heart Health, & You: Candid Conversations with African American Women
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
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May 23, 2018
Connections between Diabetes, Heart and Kidney Health for Latin Women
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, Miami, FL

May 16, 2018
Why and How to Get Moving: Impacts on Diabetes and Overall Wellness for Latin Women
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, Miami, FL

November 18, 2017
Healthy Living with Diabetes: A Forum for South Asian Women
Old Bridge Public Library, Old Bridge, NJ
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September 9, 2017
Conversations about Diabetes and Heart Health with African American Women: The Patient Perspective
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
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September 6, 2017
Healthy Eating, Healthy Living for Latin Women with Diabetes/Prediabetes
Leon Medical Healthy Living Center, South Florida (East Hialeah)
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January 7, 2017
New Year Health Revolution: Celebrate YOU from Head to Toe
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

November 17, 2016
Healthy Holiday Eats: A DiabetesSisters Tasting Party
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

April 7, 2016
Goodbye, Sugar! Health Forum for African American Women
Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD