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8 MIDWEEK APRIL 6, 2022
PROOF POSITIVE
ADA Youth Defy The Odds
ARIANA KIT TS
Marketing director for Aloha Wellness Center Inc.
PIlacing A High Priority On Health
Physical therapist Morgan Delima and his assistants Maria Charisse Bisquera (left) and Amanda Guillermo pose for a photo at Aloha Wellness Center Inc.
PHOTOS COURTESY ALOHA WELLNESS CENTER INC.
safety is our utmost priority. For more information about Aloha Wellness Cen- ter Inc., contact our office at 808-723-2921. We are a provider for HMSA, HMAA, TriWest/TRICARE, United Healthcare, Humana, HMA and Aetna. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date. We are locat- ed at 719 Kamehameha Hwy. and are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays, Wednes- days, Fridays and Saturdays
by appointment.
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ciation – Hawai‘i youth ambassadors Emily Kawamura and Nicholas Kaufman prove the contrary, exemplifying that diabetes can even be present behind the youthful glow of active children.
By Amber Burgos, development manager of American Diabetes Association – Hawai‘i
t is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an increased
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune dis- ease in which the body’s immune system does not recognize the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, and attacks and destroys them.
amount of stress, tension and pressure on our lives. Keep- ing all of this tension bottled up inside can be fatal to our bodies. The coronavirus has shown us just how important it is to prioritize our health, both physically and mentally.
As a result, the body is unable to produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. About 1 in every 400 children in the United States develops type 1 diabetes.
two examples of youth with managed Type 1 diabetes, as they have not allowed any obstacle to interfere with their passions — dancing and surfing, respectively.
What makes Aloha Well- ness Center Inc. stand out is the one-on-one physical therapy and complementing massage, based on proper di- agnosis. Our physical thera- pists pride themselves in as- sisting all patients sustain a functioning lifestyle through our programs, which are cre- ated for each patient’s indi- vidual goals. Our mission is to have our patients live healthy, pain-free lifestyles. After treatment, you will feel relieved, restored and revitalized.
The event features vari- ous keiki booths, as well as a wellness fair. Registration for the event is free.
In addition to our many services, we are treating veterans through physical therapy, modalities, medi- cal-grade laser and massage to cope with stress, anxiety and other injuries. Geriatric
While there is no fundrais- ing minimum, participants are encouraged to raise $100 or more. All donations will contribute to pivotal research and critical resources for lo- cal diabetics in the years to come.
care allows us to assist our aging community in main- taining mobility and balance, ultimately practicing an ac- tive and functional lifestyle.
American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk for Diabetes will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 7 a.m. to noon at
lthough the word diabetes often evokes thought of unhealthy de- cisions, American Diabetes Asso-
Aloha Wellness Center Inc. is here to ease all of the apprehension and anxiety. Located in ‘Aiea/Pearl City, Aloha Wellness Center Inc. has been at the forefront of Hawai‘i’s needs for over 20 years. We take pride in as- sisting our community with work injuries, geriatric care, auto accident and work inju- ry rehabilitation, massage, and physical therapy.
While there is no cure to Type 1 diabe- tes, with the proper education, the disease can be managed. Emily and Nicholas are
These two youth ambassadors also pro- mote diabetes education within their com- munity by advocating and standing with all local children with Type 1 during ADA’s Step Out Walk for Diabetes.
Here at Aloha Wellness Center Inc., we are empa- thetic to all of the concerns surrounding COVID-19. Our large office space and gym abides by all state health laws, and we sanitize all massage rooms, equip- ment and common areas fre- quently. We are committed to fighting COVID-19 and your
Kapi‘olani Park (3840 Pākī Ave.). The Step Out Walk for Diabetes will unite the approximately 50% of Ha- wai‘i’s population affected by diabetes.
Physical therapy assistant Amanda Guillermo helps a patient with stretching exercises at Aloha Wellness Center Inc.
Diabetes does not stop American Diabetes Association – Hawai‘i ambassador Nicholas Kaufman from enjoying his favorite sport: surfing.
PHOTO COURTESY ADA HAWAI‘I
With your support, we can create a future free of diabe- tes for our keiki.
While there is no cure to Type 1 diabetes, with the proper education, the disease can be managed.
We ask that you join our mission to find a cure by cre- ating a team at diabetes.org/ hawaiistepout2022. Through your fundraising efforts, we can move closer toward our $250,000 goal.
Contact aburgos@dia- betes.org if you have any questions.