ARLINGTON, Va. and DALLAS and CHICAGO, April 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The American Diabetes Association® and American Heart Association® have up to award $ 900,000 Organizations that aim to help people with type 2 diabetes reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, heart failure and stroke. The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition is proud to be on the list of fellows.
The community grants are part of the leading nonprofit health association Know Diabetes by Heart ™ Initiative to reduce cardiovascular events and deaths in people with type 2 diabetes. The grants will help organizations in 10 states provide materials and resources to educate people about diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Public outreach focuses on engaging black and Latin American populations who have higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke compared to non-Hispanic white populations.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death and disability for all people with type 2 diabetes. Only around half of 45 year olds or older are aware of their increased risk of developing heart disease or have discussed this with their doctor1.
“Knowledge is power, and equipping these community organizations with resources and accessible information is key for people with type 2 diabetes to better understand their increased risk of heart disease and stroke,” he said Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, Scientific and Medical Director of the American Diabetes Association. “We are excited to partner with these 10 organizations working to improve the health of their communities so that the information can get into the hands of those who need it most.”
“This is a good time to protect yourself from diabetes-related heart disease and COVID by making lifestyle changes that can help you improve your overall health and better manage your diabetes. This is good for your heart and kidney health and contributes to longer health, healthier life, “said Eduardo Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAAFP, American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEPTM) is designed to address the lack of diabetes literacy and self-management among ethnic and racial minorities. The DEEPTM model consists of three components: the training of trainers (TOT), the educational program, which includes a manual for facilitators and the manual for participants. Esther Sciammarellasays the executive director of the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition “It is better to cure than to prevent”.
KDBH Community Grants are awarded to:
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition – University of Illinois in Chicago Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
Illinois
Clemson university
Health enhancement for diabetes
South carolina
Gateway Community Health Center
Gateway Self-Management Program for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Texas
InquisitHealth
Peer mentoring program
new York and Nevada
Johns Hopkins University
CHOOSE the Self-Government Support Program
Maryland and Kansas
New Mexico State University
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Diabetes Self-Management Programs
New Mexico
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
Project Dulce – Dulce Digital
California
Texas A&M University Center for Population Health and Aging
Your diabetes, your heart
Texas
Thomas Jefferson University hospital
Jefferson Health Preventive Cardiology Program
Pennsylvania
Esperanza
Champions of Hope: Latinos Prevent Diabetes
Pennsylvania
Know Diabetes by Heart is made possible with the support of the founding sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly as well as the Company Diabetes Alliance and Novo Nordisk as well as the national sponsors Sanofi, AstraZeneca and Bayer. For more information, visit KnowDiabetesbyHeart.org.
About Know Diabetes by Heart ™
The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have launched a joint pioneering initiative, Know Diabetes by Heart ™, to fully address the national public health impacts of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Through Know Diabetes by Heart ™, the leading non-profit associations with founding sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company Diabetes Alliance as well as Novo Nordisk and national sponsors Sanofi, AstraZeneca and Bayer are concentrating on positively empowering people with type 2 diabetes and Better Management the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure; and helping healthcare providers educate and treat people with type 2 diabetes to reduce cardiovascular risk. visit KnowDiabetesbyHeart.org for resources.
Via the American Diabetes Association®
More than 4,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes in America every day. More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and strive to manage their lives while living with the disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the country’s leading voluntary health organization committed to bending the curve of the diabetes epidemic and helping people with diabetes thrive. For 80 years, the ADA has advanced discovery and research into the treatment, treatment and prevention of diabetes and has worked tirelessly to find a cure. We help people with diabetes thrive by fighting for their rights and developing programs, advocacy and education to improve their quality of life. Diabetes brought us together. What we do next will make us connected for life. To find out more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@ AmDiabetesAssn) and Instagram (@ AmDiabetesAssn).
Via the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world with longer, healthier lives. We are committed to fair health in all communities. Working with numerous organizations and with the support of millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate public health, and share life-saving resources. The DallasAn organization-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For media inquiries:
American Diabetes Association – Daisy Diaz: 703-253-4807; press@diabetes.org
American Heart Association – Jayme Sandberg: 214-706-2169; Jayme.Sandberg@heart.org
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition – Esther Sciammarella: 312-842-2340; chhc@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
For public inquiries:
1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or diabetes.org (emails to: AskADA@diabetes.org)
1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and Schlaganfall.org
312-842-2340; https://chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org/
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1. American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association. 2018. People with the T2D basic survey. Online survey; USA. Conducted by The Harris Poll in September 2018. |
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