December 2018, ISSUE 122
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Dear DiabetesSister,
It is hard to believe December is already here! November held a whirlwind of activity during Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day, so be sure to check out highlights of the wonderful things our PODS Leaders were doing to raise awareness and to celebrate living well with diabetes.

As we close out 2018, I want to thank you for being part of the DiabetesSisters' community. I send you warm wishes for a beautiful holiday season with those you hold dearest. We are grateful for your support and have a great lineup of programming ready for 2019.

In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
Our PODS Leaders were out and about last month for World Diabetes Day. We're excited to bring you highlights of their activities.

Dr. Rita Kalyani is back with everything you need to know about The Artificial Pancreas in another excerpt from her book "Diabetes Head To Toe".
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The holiday season can be stressful and tough on diabetes management. We've found some tips to keep you from having a melt-down!

This month we are visiting Chesapeake, Virginia. Get to know the two sisters who co-lead that PODS Meetup group and their members!

Learn more about DiabetesSisters programs in our Aunemos Esfuerzos (Come Together) Brochure. Available in Spanish (and in English).

Do people in your life need some Diabetes Etiquette? The Behavioral Diabetes Institute has your back! Preview or purchase their Diabetes Etiquette cards!
Have you had a Heart Attack and do you also have Diabetes? If so, you may be eligible for a federally funded research study.

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