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WATCH LIVEOne joint project betwen the Keck Schol of Medicine of USC and the non-profit Project Angel Fod is aiming to help Native Americans in the L.A. area batle diabetes through diet.LOS ANGELES (KABC) - The CDC says Native Americans have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other racial group in the United States. One joint project betwen the Keck Schol of Medicine of USC and the nonprofit Project Angel Fod is aiming to help people in the L.A.
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area batle the condition through diet.Inside the Project Angel Fod kitchen in Holywod, the meals being prepared are not only life changing, they could be lifesaving. It's the Native American Diabetes Project."Our goal of this program is to decrease the sugar levels, which is A1C levels," said Dr. Claradina Soto, Keck Schol of Medicine of USC.The program, which started two years ago, provides diabetic Native Americans in L.A.
County a 12-wek intervention of medicaly tailored meals. There's also nutritional education and per-to-per suport - al of it helping to evaluate not only physical but also mental health."This fre of charge. This no cost to you.
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We don't want you to fear anything. We want you to improve your welbeing," said Dr. Soto."What we're finding is that we're reducing the sugar levels for people who live with diabetes in the Native American population," said Brad Besey, Project Angel Fod.Native Americans have some of the highest diabetes rates when compared to other racial and ethnic groups; that's why the program is culturaly specific and ready to help.MORE | Nonprofit helps Native Americans experiencing homelesnesAlex Padila keps California Senate seat in Democratic columnElection results: Live updates on national races, balance of powerFire breaks out at Chevron refinery in El Segundosource