My name is Ruben Meraz and I was diagnosed with diabetes July 2016.
EPDA (El Paso Diabetes Association) is a great organization dedicated to helping those individuals that have diabetes and their families as well by providing a wealth of knowledge on all facets of this disease. The classes that EPDA offers are very informative and have been extremely helpful in helping me control my glucose levels. Topics covered in the classes include what actions we can take to control our glucose levels from reading and understanding food labels, exercise, managing stress and making sure we take our prescribed meds as needed - all in an easy to understand detailed level. We also learn the impact of not following our plan to control diabetes by participating in follow-up processes to ensure we are making use of the information provided.
I am very thankful for all that I have learned from the EPDA that has made it possible for me to manage my glucose levels. Additionally, participating in the support group meetings as well as completing the EPDA cooking classes and being part of the EPDA Events has given me an understanding of what I am up against and how to overcome it. This is knowledge that I now wish I had when my father and grandfather were diagnosed with diabetes.
Thank you again for the education you have provided that has helped me manage this disease.
EPDA has been one of hte few independent associations from the American Diabetes Association, serving the needs of El Paso residents. What impresses me the most is how much they accomplish with just a small staff and a small building. Seeing from the outside in, as a person with diabetes, I can say with confidence that they are the sensivive pulse of the people with diabetes. The gamut of what they do is awesome, extending from screenings all over the area, to camps, to cooking classes and support lectures, to research, in order to sustain their independent status with constant fundraising projects and education for professionals.
The El Paso Diabetes Association is a very active service organization. The director and staff are always in search of new and innovative ways to serve their community and fulfill a mission they take very seriously. As an agency they are a great team player, and make the El Paso service network more effective and efficient because of their presence.
This is such a wonderful organization! I have great respect for the staff of EPDA and the director. They do so much for our community in creating awareness and education for us here in El Paso from their camps to their cooking classes. They are so important to our community as a good majority of El Pasoans are affected by diabetes.
EPDA provides many services for people with diabetes in the area. They have diabetes educators who understand and know how to teach patients and ways to address their barriers. This organization has been helpful in engaging the public to raise awareness of diabetes through events such as the diabetes walk. They have also been very helpful in engaging physicians to address diabetes and understand clinical care guidelines. Great group!