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Why does it matter that we prevent diabetes in the Marshallese community? What does a healthy community look like? To answer these questions, we need to go back in time. Before processed foods were introduced into the islands, many Marshallese were very healthy and very active. After WWII and nuclear bombs destroyed our natural resources, we had no choice, but to eat the foods that were provided by outsiders. The war brought us many health issues. The after-affect lead to diabetes. But there is hope. The Pacific Islander Diabetes Prevention Program (PI-DPP) is educating, advocating, and empowering many of us to prevent diabetes and be more proactive with our health and well-being. Our approach is person-centered, family-oriented, cultural, and holistically focused. Because we know that we are all in this together, for life, a healthy life.