Dear DiabetesSister,
I don't know about you, but I am ready for warmer temperatures and longer days. As Spring approaches (it's coming, the groundhog said so!), many of us think about healthier eating and looking our best, both inside and out. This month, we feature great articles on providing our bodies with better nutrition. And, of course, many stories on what's happening in the diabetes space and ways you can become better informed and educated. Take a read!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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This month, we are all about eating for a better you. Eating a healthy diet can be delicious and economical, and it doesn't have to leave you feeling deprived. To get you started, we've lined up some
recipes and advice from a few of our favorite nutrition sites! Take a look...
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Last week, we hosted our second Minority Initiative event of 2019. Held in Silver Springs, Maryland, Frank Lavernia, MD, DiabetesSisters' Board Member, presented Get Med-Ucated, a discussion on diabetes treatment plans. More than two dozen women came out for an evening of valuable education.
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Recently our CEO Anna Norton was a guest on mySugr "Live, with Scott", discussing the DiabetesSisters Minority Initiative project. She highlighted the awareness, education, peer support and resources the program brings to underserved populations of women living with diabetes or prediabetes.
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We are proud to feature Shelby K's story this month in our
Between the Lines series. Shelby discusses her journey toward embracing a balanced, healthy diet after her type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
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This month, our experts share advice and strategies for healthy eating and information about studies in diabetes care.
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In our March PODS Meetup Spotlight, come along to Austin, TX, to hear how co-leaders Fabiola and Estela Marie got together to start a Meetup group in their area. Members appreciate being able to discuss challenges together, knowing that other women living with diabetes have similar feelings and experiences.
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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 kinds of diabetes. Get the facts in our brochure,
5 Things African-American Women with Diabetes Need to Know. Download it, in English or Spanish, from our Educational Library.
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Learn about the various programs Sanofi offers to assist patients who are prescribed Sanofi diabetes medications and are having financial challenges or trouble navigating insurance benefits.
Sanofi is a 2019 National Strategic Partner of DiabetesSisters.
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DiabetesSisters and Hip Hop Fit:
Conversations on Healthy Eating
March 9, 6:45pm, Chicago, IL
Join us for a discussion on healthy eating followed by dancing with Gene and the HHF crew! Thank you to program sponsors AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Janssen, Lilly, and Novo Nordisk!
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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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Denver, CO
March 2, 8:00am
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March 4, 6:00pm
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Arlington, VA
March 18, 7:00pm
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March 19, 6:15pm
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March 19, 6:30pm
Tampa/Clearwater, FL
March 20, 5:30pm
Chesapeake, VA
March 21, 6:30pm
Virtual / Online
March 21, 8:00pm EST
Rochester, NY (CollegeTown/U of R)
March 26, 6:30pm
Bridgewater, NJ
March 27, 7:00pm
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