Dear DiabetesSister,
Happy Summer! I hope everyone is enjoying backyard bbq's, sunshine, and longer days. This week, we celebrate our nation's birthday, but not before bringing you our monthly e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy it!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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Each year, ADA's Scientific Sessions are a source of valuable information, insights, education, and study results. Our CEO Anna shares her insights from this year's meeting, which she attended last month.
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A big part of summer fun is travel! Before you head out for an adventure, it's a good idea to make sure you are set with everything you need to keep diabetes on track. We've put together some of our favorite travel resources to get you started.
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Chef Robert Lewis, The Happy Diabetic, shares tips and techniques to make his
Salmon Skewers of LOVE! Whether you know your way around the kitchen or have little cooking experience, you can make this healthy, delicious dish for your loved ones.
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Erika looks back on a time when an unexpected life change made her worst diabetes fears a reality. She shares the tools and strategies she came up with to manage diabetes and her new life on our Between the Lines page.
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This month, our experts give you the ins and outs of blood glucose testing, and share tips and tricks for keeping diabetes on track during your summer fun!
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Dealing with step therapy requests, prior authorizations, or appealing an insurance denial is frustrating, but your health is worth it. This #AccessMatters toolkit has steps to help you navigate the process.
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Sharon B was looking for others like her, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a young adult, when she found DiabetesSisters. After the leader of her local Arlington PODS group moved, Sharon volunteered to step into the leadership role. Read more as we travel to Virginia this month!
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Latina women have a higher risk of developing diabetes. Find the top five things you need to know about diabetes, how to treat it, and how to find the support you may need in our
5 Things Hispanic Women with Diabetes Need to Know brochure. Available in English and Spanish in our Library.
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Learn about the new Omnipod DASH™ System. Designed with patient discretion and convenience in mind, the Omnipod DASH System is the only DTSec and ISO 27001 certified insulin pump for cyber and information security and safety.
*Insulet is a DiabetesSisters 2019 National Strategic Partner.
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DiabetesSisters helps connect women living with diabetes through peer support, education, and advocacy that improves their health and their quality of life. Since 2008, your donations 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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