October 2018, ISSUE 120
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Dear DiabetesSister,

Fall has officially arrived and I am enjoying the crisp mornings. I hope you are watching those leaves change color and finding the beauty as the seasons change.

I have extra warmth in my heart this month, as we just hosted our Leadership Institute for 2 dozen PODS Meetup Leaders. Seeing them, sharing information, and supporting one another will keep me cozy this Chicago winter. Read more about the weekend HERE.

In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
Last weekend we held our 4th Annual Leadership Institute in Chicago. Next month we'll have a recap for you, but we have photos to share now!

Navigating the health insurance system can be stressful. If you need help, download our "Choosing the Right Healthcare Plan" toolkit.

Board Member Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS, is back with another excerpt from her new book  Diabetes Head to Toe.

We are heading back to Massachusetts to visit the ladies of Boston South Shore/Braintree in this month's PODS Spotlight.

Did you know that patients with diabetes are especially vulnerable to influenza, regardless of how well their diabetes is managed?

The d-community recently lost Dr. Lois Jovanovic, a powerhouse in women’s health. We share heartfelt tributes from two Sisters.

If you use insulin via MDIs or any brand of pump, you could qualify for the Omnipod user experience session.

Have you had a Heart Attack and do you also have Diabetes? If so, you may be eligible for a federally funded research study.

DiabetesSisters is proud to support the first Diabulimia Helpline Diabetes & Eating Disorders Conference in New Orleans this November. 

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