About Me: Lolis Rocha
RN, BSN, MHA, CDCES
Hi, I am Lolis Rocha. I am a registered nurse, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, and the founder of La Enfermera Dulce.
We created La Enfermera Dulce for one simple mission: to provide quality diabetes self-management education to people living with diabetes and to those who care for them.
I sincerely hope that what we share in our videos, books, and on our website can help you or someone you love live a full and happy life with diabetes.
My journey into diabetes care is deeply personal, inspired by my mother’s 35 year battle with the condition and the loss of many loved ones to diabetes complications. For over 20 years, I have been dedicated to empowering individuals with diabetes through education, technology, and compassionate care.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES), and Program Manager with a Master’s in Health Administration (MHA), I’ve had the privilege of leading a CDCES team in developing and providing innovative care strategies tailored to the needs of patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
As a native of Mexico, I’m keenly aware of the disproportionate impact of diabetes in the Hispanic community. It has always been a specific focus of mine to find ways to deliver care and education in not just native languages, but even more importantly, culturally empowering ways. I’m proud of the progress we have made developing resources for underserved communities, but we have a long way to go.
Studies have shown the tremendous positive impact of diabetes education on quality of life for those living with diabetes. Despite this, the overwhelming majority of people with diabetes are never provided quality diabetes education. We have created these resources as a way to make diabetes education more widely accessible.
You will learn about the Cycle of Health: Our Guide to Living Fully with Diabetes. It is a simple system for learning about diabetes self-management.
My hope is that with the information I am sharing with you, you and those you care about will live a full and happy life with diabetes.
Thank you for joining me………..This is the beginning of our journey together.
The Cycle of Health
Your guide to Living Your BEST LIFE with Diabetes.
Your Learning Journey
Managing diabetes well requires building new skills, just like learning to drive or play an instrument.
At first, everything feels overwhelming. But with practice, these skills become second nature. The key is taking it one step at a time.
The Cycle of Health breaks down everything you need to learn into six connected phases. Think of it as your roadmap to confident diabetes management.
Why This Approach Works
The Cycle of Health recognizes that:
- Physical and emotional health connect
- Each area supports the others
- Everyone starts somewhere different
- Progress is not always linear
- Small steps lead to big changes
Learn How To:
- Lift Your Spirit
- Living with diabetes is tough, but you are tougher! Learn about skills and support systems that will help you live a life a full life with diabetes!
- Protect Your Health
- Most diabetes complications can be avoided. Partner with your healthcare team to prevent problems and keep yourself vibrant and healthy.
- Know Your Numbers
- Learn to track your blood glucose, blood pressure, and other important numbers. This will help you see patterns and manage your health.
- Take Your Medicines
- Taking your medicines consistently, as your doctor prescribes them, will help you feel your best and prevent complications.
- Move Your Body
- Daily physical activity is one of the best things you can do to help stabilize your blood sugar levels, and keep your heart healthy.
- Eat for Well-Being
- Learn how to make healthy and delicious food choices that nourish your body and help you manage your diabetes.