Diabetes
Education Advocate
Family
Support
Healthy
Lifestyle
Community
Awareness
Diabetes Advocates
Supporting Those With
Diabetes
We are committed to raising awareness, providing education, and connecting families to trusted resources. Through community programs and accessible support, we help individuals navigate diabetes with confidence and care.
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Diabetes education for all ages
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Community events and outreach
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Resources that encourage healthier living
Who we are
Meet our Founder
Founded by Jesus R. Peña, RN, BSN, CLT, the Great Effort Diabetic Initiative was created to educate, empower, prevent, and help control the growing diabetes epidemic impacting our communities and loved ones.
The most alarming reality is not only the rising rates of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis, and diabetes-related amputations, but also the increasing number of children—at elementary school age—showing early warning signs such as positive screenings for acanthosis nigricans.
As a registered nurse, Jesus Peña feels a deep responsibility to take action. Through education, early intervention, and community-based support, the Great Effort Diabetic Initiative is committed to changing these outcomes and improving lives over the next seven years.
Services
Community Centric Healthcare
Diabetes Education
Provides easy-to-understand information and resources to help individuals and families learn about diabetes, healthy habits, and long-term wellness.
Virtual Support
Connects families to trusted educational tools, community resources, and external virtual support services that help manage diabetes from home.
Educational support only. Not medical care.
Community Outreach
Engages the community through events, workshops, and partnerships that raise diabetes awareness and improve access to education and support.
Interactive Learning
Uses fun, age-appropriate activities and games to teach children healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices in a positive, engaging way.
Testimonials
“Real stories from real people in our community.”
