Morbidity data suggest that 14% of Latinos suffer from diabetes.7 Data from several studies indicate that the prevalence of diabetes is nearly 3 times greater among Latinos than non-Latinos.5, 7-9 It is also metabolically more severe, placing them at greater risk for medical complications such as diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, end-stage renal disease and peripheral vascular disease.10-15 The high rate of morbidity is likely to continue in the future as Latinos have more risk factors, especially physical inactivity, unfavorable body fat distribution and obesity for women, and higher blood pressure.16, 17