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Latina Mothers
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Rockland County Women's Group Puts Latin Twist On Diabetes Prevention
NYACK, N.Y. -- For Latina mothers in Rockland County, staying healthy doesn't need to be a solo exercise. A Nyack Hospital program called Mamas Maravillosas is working to help Latina mothers reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by supporting them in losing weight. Targeting Latina women who are overweight, obese or have other factors that put them at a higher risk for diabetes, the program's goal is for mothers to lose at least 5-7 percent of their body weight. “There is strong evidence that a 5-7 percent weight loss will significantly lower the mother’s risk of diabetes–both Type 2 and pre…