Dear DiabetesSister,
As we welcome May, I hope you are enjoying the beauty of lush green grasses and the blooming of flowers.
We continue to forge ahead at DiabetesSisters, planning programs and enhancing services for you. This month's newsletter brings a wealth of information, with a spotlight on emergencies and how to best prepare. Take a read, enjoy!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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Being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters is important when you live with a chronic condition. Not sure where to start? The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) shares a checklist you can download in English or Spanish to help you be sure you're prepared.
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Anna F and Abigail G share some insights on managing diabetes during the transition out of college life and into the adult working world. Read their stories in our Between the Lines series.
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Our experts have advice on handling different emergency situations in our diabetes lives.
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In our PODS Spotlight this month, we are heading off to St Augustine, Florida. Learn what inspired Leader Melissa to create a PODS meetup closer to her home, and the value their members find from having peer support.
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We've gathered some great resources on travel with diabetes and on hypoglycemia.
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Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, happens when a person with diabetes experiences a blood sugar level below 70. Our Hypoglycemia brochure, sponsored by Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Xeris, explains the risks and symptoms, and offers tips to help you and your loved ones be prepared. Available in English and Spanish in our Library.
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The menopausal transition can be difficult for many women. But what happens when you have diabetes too? Mary de Groot, Ph.D., a clinical health psychologist at the Indiana University School of Medicine, wants to find out. She is conducting an online survey study of women age 40 or older to learn how women with diabetes experience the menopause transition.
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Lilly is offering new solutions to lower and cap monthly out-of-pocket costs for people who pay at or near full list price, including launching a helpline. The Lilly Diabetes Solution Center provides answers for people who need help paying for insulin.
*Lilly 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 for your Mother's Day gifts (or anything else) using our AmazonSmile 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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Chattanooga, TN
May 2, 6:30pm
Rochester, NY (Westside)
May 6, 6:00pm
St. Augustine, FL
May 6, 6:00pm
Richmond, VA
May 6, 6:30pm
Portland, OR
May 7, 6:45pm
Jacksonville, FL
May 8, 7:00pm
Princeton, NJ
May 8 7:00pm
Clifton Park, NY
May 11, 10:00am
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Austin, TX
May 11, 10:30am
Ventura County/West San Fernando Valley, CA
May 13, 6:30pm
Greater Philadelphia, PA
May 13, 7:00pm
Sebastian, FL
May 15,6:30pm
Chesapeake, VA
May 16, 6:30pm
Richmond, VA (Chesterfield)
May 16, 7:00pm
Virtual / Online
May 16, 8:00pm EST
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Columbus, OH
May 18, 11:00am
Williamsburg, VA
May 21, 5:30pm
Albany/Schenectady, NY
May 21, 6:15pm
Reno, NV
May 21, 6:30pm
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
May 21, 6:30pm
Bridgewater, NJ
May 22, 7:00pm
Reno, NV (Daytime)
May 23, 10:00am
Rochester, NY (CollegeTown/U of R)
May 28, 6:30pm
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