Features, interviews, and public scholarship that share the lab’s work on diabetes, health equity, and nursing informatics with wider audiences.
Dr. Tolentino makes the case that diabetes self-management education and support, one of the most effective tools for controlling type 2 diabetes, too often stays out of reach for Asian American communities because of cost and limited access. He calls for rethinking how these programs are designed and delivered so more people can actually use them.
Read the article →In this Daily Bruin story on equity in health care, Dr. Tolentino explains why closing health disparities takes more than new policies. He argues for race-conscious care that names racism as a health factor and shifts decision-making power toward the communities most affected.
Read the article →This profile highlights Dr. Tolentino’s call to weave informatics and digital health skills throughout nursing education and practice. He encourages nurses to explore careers beyond the bedside and to use technology to close gaps in care.
Read the article →Dr. Tolentino joins the Clinical Appraisal Podcast to talk about his path into nursing informatics as a nurse informaticist, and how data and digital tools can be used to advance health equity.
Listen to the episode →Written for the Filipino diaspora, this article offers practical, culturally grounded tips for living well with diabetes, like adapting beloved Filipino dishes with healthier swaps such as cauliflower rice. The takeaway: steady self-management, regular movement, and a strong partnership with your care team make a full, healthy life possible.
Read the article →For interviews or media inquiries about diabetes, Filipino American health, or nursing informatics, reach out at datolentino@sonnet.ucla.edu or through the Contact page.