Dear DiabetesSister,
I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket, but the sunshine in the Chicago area tells me Spring is trying to make its way into our lives. I hope wherever you are, you are also enjoying the onset of a new season and the joy of longer days.
This month, our newsletter delivers information and updates. Take a read - enjoy!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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This month in our Between the Lines series, Stacey D shares the challenges of being diagnosed with retinopathy. Read her story, along with stories from more women navigating life with diabetes, on our Between the Lines page.
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Let's head off to the Greater Portland, OR area to visit Helena and her PODS group. Members love that their Meetups help them stay centered and provide diabetes accountability.
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This month, our experts discuss choices for contraceptive therapies and give guidance on dealing with complications.
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Are you interested in learning about pancreas transplantation options and outcomes? Check out this article from Tambi Jarmi, M.D., a nephrologist at the Gary and Dianne McCalla Center for Transplantation and Regenerative Care at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
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If you've ever tried to refill a prescription and were told your insurance no longer covers that medication, you have experienced non-medical switching. The good news is that you can appeal. Our Non-Medical Switching toolkit can help guide you.
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DiabetesSisters and Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks are pleased to have partnered again to host
Conversations on Healthy Eating. Held on March 9th in the Chicago area, the evening included a discussion on nutrition and healthy eating, plus a bonus hip hop fit workout.
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If you are a person living with diabetes, please help us to assess the fasting practices of the diabetes community. Results will be shared at the 2019 American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
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Diabetes is more prevalent among African-American women than among other ethnic groups. Women of color can be diagnosed with all types of diabetes. Get the facts in our brochure, 5 Things African-American Women with Diabetes Need to Know. Available in Spanish from our Educational Library.
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The Diabetes Empowerment Summit is back! Learn to cultivate and strengthen your mental and emotional relationship with diabetes through self-love and self-care practices in this FREE ONLINE diabetes conference!
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DiabetesSisters helps connect women living with diabetes through peer support, education, and advocacy that improves their health and quality of life. Since 2008, your dollars have allowed us to grow our programs and services!
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Did you know that you can support us when you shop on Amazon?
Shop using our Amazon Smile link and a portion of your sales will benefit DiabetesSisters.
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A diabetes educator can make managing your diabetes easier. They work with you to develop a plan to stay healthy and give you the tools and ongoing support to make that plan a regular part of your life.
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Myabetic products represent the beauty of the diabetes community. Bags, cases, cooling pouches and accessories so beautiful, no one will know they're designed for diabetes. Use promo code
DSISTERS for 15% off your purchase.
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Rochester, NY (Westside)
April 1, 6:00pm
St. Augustine, FL
April 1, 6:00pm
Ventura County/West San Fernando Valley, CA
April 1, 6:30pm
Apex/Cary NC
April 3, 6:00pm
Chattanooga, TN
April 4, 6:30pm
Columbus, OH
April 6, 11:00am
Long Island, NY
April 6, 1:30pm
Greater Philadelphia, PA
April8, 7:00pm
Portland, OR
April 9, 6:45pm
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Jacksonville, FL
April 10, 7:00pm
Princeton, NJ
April 10, 7:00pm
Clifton Park, NY
April 13, 10:00am
Austin, TX
April 13, 10:30am
Williamsburg, VA
April 16, 5:30pm
Albany/Schenectady, NY
April 16, 6:15pm
Reno, NV
April 16, 6:30pm
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
April 16, 6:30pm
Tampa/Clearwater, FL
April 17, 5:30pm
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Denver, CO
April 17, 6:30pm
Sebastian, FL
April 17,6:30pm
Boston/South Shore, MA
April 17, 7:00pm
Chesapeake, VA
April 18, 6:30pm
Richmond, VA
(Chesterfield)
April 18, 7:00pm
Virtual / Online
April 18, 8:00pm EST
Rochester, NY (CollegeTown/U of R)
April 23, 6:30pm
Bridgewater, NJ
April 24, 7:00pm
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