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While 11.6 % of the U.S. population has type 2 diabetes, Latino adults are 60% more likely than non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Efforts to combat the issue of type 2 diabetes have culminated in the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), a lifestyle-based intervention. However, Latino participants have been less likely to achieve program goals than white participants. Cultural adaptations to the NDPP's curriculum, such as the incorporation of family members, could improve program outcomes. To more adequately meet the needs of the Latino community, the ADIOS project used a community-based approach by working with participants, family members, and community members to adapt the curriculum. The current research project aims to evaluate and describe the revisions made to the original NDPP manual, specifically focusing on the diversity of Latin American cuisine represented and the incorporation of relevant mental health content. Methods included the inductive and deductive qualitative analysis of interviews, evaluations, community advisory board feedback, and the adapted ADIOS manual. Results support the use of community collaboration within research for development of culturally competent materials.