Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach

The Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach (SNMDO) is the only diabetes organization in our area with the mission of going out to the people.

We go to any organization, business, school, or church requesting a diabetes screening, talks, or information regarding diabetes. For example, a school needing someone to help with information on how to care for a diabetic student or a Lions Club with several members having problems managing their diabetes.

In the past we have conducted an average of 16 diabetes screenings a year throughout the community screening almost 1,000 people per year for diabetes. This year we will exceed that number.

SNMDO has an Educational Diabetes Support Group Meeting that is held at Branigan Library. 

The Ultimate Diabetic Support Group is held at Memorial Medical Center in the Pinon A Conference Room, 2450 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces, NM This is an  annual educational conference "Diabetes Wellness Day"  for those with diabetes and their families. This conference will provide doctors and other health care workers as speakers with question and answer sessions so attendees can have questions answered regarding problems that have made diabetes management difficult for them. A diabetes-friendly meal and snack will be provided. The average attendance for this event is 180 - 200. The conference is offered at below cost for those that can pay and scholarships are provided for those unable to pay. This year will be our 8th Annual Conference and it will be on November 10, 2012.