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Jason Cai, 6, helped himself to some salad at Ala Wai Elementary's cafeteria last week following a presentation on diabetes.

Posted on: September 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m.
Retired Hawaii teachers warn of diabetes dangers
Retired public school teachers Carl and Irene Takeshita use elementary school techniques to teach adults and children about diabetes, and their message seems to have sunk in with the parents at Ala Wai Elementary School.

Joe Otulau receives medication for diabetes from Nafanua Braginsky at the Kalihi-Palama Medical Center. Otulau was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago. Originally from Tonga, he is stocking up on his medications for when he returns.

Posted on: September 7, 2008 at 1:00 a.m.
'Silent disease' eating at Hawaii's health Photo gallery
A smile spreads across Joe Otulau's face as he recites his food vices, most notably pork smothered in gravy with rice and macaroni salad on the side. 		Day 1: Coping

Monica Bell injects her 13-year-old daughter Taryn-Courtney Bell with insulin at their Nanakuli home as part of their daily therapy ritual.

Nanakuli family's struggle now spans four generations (Sep 07, 2008) Photo gallery
Monica Bell is able to remain calm and cheerful even as her legs swell and ache, and she's feeling nauseous � frequent reminders of the diabetes that has laid waste to three generations of her family and taken hold of a fourth.
Children facing adult-size health issues (Sep 07, 2008) Photo gallery
In a single generation's time, type 2 diabetes has become so prevalent in children it's no longer known by its traditional label of "adult-onset" diabetes.

Bo Irvine jokes about diabetes, but seriously folks, it's a big deal.

Comedian uses humor to fight illness (Sep 07, 2008)
Stand-up comedian Bo Irvine developed a 45-minute routine entirely about diabetes that he rolls out for diabetic audiences and healthcare professionals from Hawai'i to Florida, which he calls, "Seriously, Living With Diabetes Can Be Funny."

Local food dishes get a healthy twist at Kenny's.

Kenny's has healthy options for diabetics (Sep 07, 2008)
Joe Otulau often eats both breakfast and dinner at Kenny's Restaurant in Kalihi, where it's easy to decide whether to be bad or good.
State U.S. attorney does homework on insulin dependency (Sep 07, 2008)
Ed Kubo Jr. has a high-stress job that often keeps him working into the early hours of the morning. But Hawai'i's U.S. attorney still makes time to educate himself about his type 2 diabetes � and also uses a Web site to help track his blood glucose levels.
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National Diabetes Education Program
Island: All Islands
Program Type: Diabetes Related Organizations
Provider: National Diabetes Education Program
Program Description: A federally-sponsored initiative that provides free diabetes education materials for people with and at risk for diabetes, including resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Materials can be downloaded or ordered online, or by calling a toll-free number.
Phone: 1-888-693-NDEP (6337), TTY: 1-866-569-1162
Fee: Free
Web address: www.YourDiabetesInfo.org

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