Dear DiabetesSister,
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to greet many of our PODS Leaders at our annual Leadership Institute. Spending the weekend with them, learning and growing, left me inspired as both a woman living with diabetes and also as a leader in the diabetes community. Read more about the weekend
here.
As Fall begins to change in our surrounding areas, I urge you to delve into your personal landscape. What motivates you to live your best life with diabetes? Share your thoughts with us on our social channels! And enjoy this month's newsletter, full of great information!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
26 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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This month our Experts have great advice on diabetes medications, and ideas and tips on advocacy.
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DiabetesSisters hosted two community events last month.
Healthy Living, Healthy Eating for Latinas/Hispanic Women with Diabetes or Prediabetes welcomed our first attendees in the Bronx. Later in the month, we were back in Chicago dancing for our Heart Health at Hip Hop Fit with Gene Hicks.
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On our Between the Lines page this month, Sarah shares her struggle to navigate the health insurance landscape after a job change. Then Keena looks back on what does (and doesn't) help her manage diabetes through the holiday season.
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Navigating the health insurance system can be one of the most stressful experiences that American adults face every year. Our Choosing The Right Healthcare Plan toolkit can help explain the different types of plans and assist in determining which option fits best with your needs. #AccessMatters
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Our small but strong Greater Philadelphia PODS group was saved when member Tara agreed to lead after their first leader stepped down. Today the group loves discussing everything diabetes in their Meetups. Learn more about them in this month's PODS Spotlight!
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Would you like to learn more about DiabetesSisters? You can find information about the various programs we offer in our Aunemos Esfuerzos brochure. Download it, in both Spanish and English, from our Library.
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It can be hard to determine which diabetes devices will work best for you, and access can be an issue as well. If you need help, check out DiabetesWise, an initiative from Stanford University School of Medicine and people living with diabetes, for resources and guides that can help.
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Participate in a research study conducted by the University of Utah to understand the stress and coping processes of adults with type 1 diabetes during early parenthood. You are eligible for this brief survey if you were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least one year, and have at least one young child (i.e., infant to preschool age) living at home. Contact Eunjin Lee Tracy (385-245-4212 or
[email protected]
) with questions.
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Are you in the Rochester area? Join us as we exhibit at the
30th Annual Health and Fitness Fair!
Admission is free.
Thurs, Oct 10,
10:00 - 3:00
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Road
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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 Care and Education Specialists 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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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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Apex/Cary, NC
October 2, 6:00pm
Arlington, VA
October 2, 7:00pm
Marion, OH
October 3, 3:30pm
Soddy-Dais
y, TN
October 3, 4:30pm
St. Augustine, FL
October 7, 6:00pm
Rochester, NY (Westside)
October 7, 6:00pm
Ventura County/West San Fernando Valley, CA
October 7, 6:30pm
South Riding /
Chantilly, VA
October 7, 7:00pm
Jacksonville, FL
October 9, 7:00pm
Durham, NC
October 10, 5:30pm
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Clifton Park, NY
October 12, 10:00am
Austin, TX
October 12, 10:30am
Columbus, OH
October 12, 12:30pm
Richmond, VA (West End)
October 13, 1:00pm
Providence, RI
October 14, 7:00pm
Greater Philadelphia, PA
October 14, 7:00pm
Rochester, NY
(Fairport/Perinton)
October 15, 6:00pm
Reno, NV
October 15, 6:30pm
Sebastian, FL
October 16, 6:30pm
Bridgewater, NJ
October 16, 7:00pm
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Princeton, NJ
October 16, 7:00pm
Chesapeake, VA
October 17, 6:30pm
Richmond, VA (Chesterfield)
October 17, 7:00pm
Virtual / Online
October 17, 8:00pm EST
Old Bridge, NJ
October 18, 10:00am
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
October 19, 10:30am
Boston /
South Shore, MA
October 23, 7:00pm
Reno, NV (Daytime)
October 24, 10:00am
Hampton / Clinton, NJ
October 28, 7:00pm
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