El Paso Center for Diabetes

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.