Disparities in the health of vulnerable Hispanic populations require innovative approaches that are culturally-appropriate. The use of promotores/as, who are community health workers, unique to Hispanic populations is an innovative approach that has the potential to deliver comprehensive diabetes self-management education that is culturally-appropriate. This book will discuss a randomized control trial of a promotora-led diabetes self-management intervention for Mexican Americans, the largest subgroup of Hispanics in the US. The methodology of the trial and the results will be discussed in...