In Honor of November Diabetes Awareness Month Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) Invites you to Support A1C Health Initiative Rise Up Against Diabetes In recognition of November Diabetes Awareness Month, the Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) announce a legislative effort to make A1C testing a standard part of all blood work in California. More than 3 million Californians live with diabetes, while another 10 million are prediabetic—the majority undiagnosed until symptoms appear. The A1C test measures average blood sugar over 3 months and is the most effective tool

The Senate Bill 40 (SB 40) recently signed by Gavin Newsom caps cost-sharing for insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply under many State-regulated health plans in California LDA has long advocated for affordable access to life-saving diabetes care, we commend the California Legislature and Governor Newsom for this critical step forward in diabetes equity and stand excited about the positive impact SB 40 will bring to our communities and all Californians managing diabetes.

LDA Provides Free Diabetes Supplies to Communities Affected by Recent Events Recent events have taken a toll on the health, physical and emotional well-being of our communities. Many community members have opted to cancel their Medical fear of affecting their legal status. LDA remains committed to addressing these challenges through compassion, culturally responsive care, and access to essential health services for those most affected. LDA continues

Diabetes Prevention Starts with LDA.org Lowering A1C Through Stanford University Evidence-Based Diabetes Self-Management LDA is proud to assist community members successfully lower their A1C levels to less than 6! Through Stanford University evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program. This proven, 3-month program empowers participants with tools to take control of their health through education, nutrition, and support—leading to measurable improvements and long-term lifestyle changes.

LDA Supports USC Students LDA welcomes Fernanda, Alvin, and Nathalia, USC students working on a Photovoice Project for Minority Health Issues, which focuses on a community affected by a health disparity. They aim to bring awareness and encompass the Latino community's journey with diabetes. In doing this, they hope to educate their peers about real-life community experiences and the work that the

Walmart Pharmacies’ Spark of Good Gives Back to LDA LDA is grateful to Walmart’s Pharmacies from South Gate, Downey, Rosemead, Duarte, Pico Rivera, La Mirada through Spark Good supporting and donating to LDA to continue providing Free diabetes education, supplies, and programs that help diabetes prevention in our communities.

LDA advocating to improve access to medicines and affordability. The Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) has been at the forefront of advocating for improved access to medicines and greater affordability. For several years, LDA’s leadership has engaged with members of Congress through in-person and virtual meetings, formal letters, emails, and social media to urge legislative action to reduce the cost of medicines for vulnerable populations,

You can now support the LDA through Walmart Spark Good Support the LDA on Spark Good Two ways to support the LDA: 1. Donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout on Walmart.com 2. Donate products from a nonprofit’s registry & have the items shipped straight to them. https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/e95b3ae7-1b72-4552-9843-dce63d00bfe2/profile  

Food-4-Less Rewards The LDA With Your Purchase Support the LDA by shopping at Food 4 Less or Ralphs! Through their Food 4 Less Community Rewards program, this program makes donation easy by donating to LDA based on the shopping you do every day. Once you select to our organization, all you have to do is shop at Food 4 Less or Ralphs

L.A. County Employee Charitable Giving in partnership with the LDA We are proud to announce that the Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) has been selected as a partner organization in the L.A. County Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (CGC) — giving County employees a powerful new way to support diabetes prevention, education, and care in our communities. Through this partnership, L.A. County employees can become LDA Champions