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Valencia

Valencia is an active Patient Advocate for multiple conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, and others. She became vision-impaired due to retinopathy in Feb 2018. Due to an intense fear of becoming blind and losing her independence, she embarked on a journey to eat better and become healthier overall. She draws from her experiences as a patient to help companies provide more culturally appropriate, effective care. She enjoys participating in Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews, and other activities to accomplish the goal of providing firsthand insights to help companies