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NOVEMBER 2023, ISSUE 181

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Raising PODS Meetup Awareness

It's Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re excited to support all women living with diabetes through our PODS (Part Of DiabetesSisters) Meetup program. Whether you are brand new to PODS Meetups or a member of one of our groups, we invite you to join any of our online groups!


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Apoyo de pares y la tecnología para la diabetes

Descubra cómo los participantes en un estudio en el que la capacitación en MCG incluyó a pares facilitadores que viven con diabetes y hablan el mismo idioma que aquellos a quienes apoyaron ayudaron a impulsar la adaptación a la nueva tecnología.


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Traducido con el apoyo de Insulet.

Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

While most people with diabetes do not develop pancreatic cancer, nearly one in four people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer already has diabetes as an underlying condition. It is important to know the facts.


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Join the National Association of Community Health Workers

NACHW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership-driven organization with a mission to unify Community Health Workers across geography, ethnicity, sector and experience to support communities to achieve health, equity and social justice.


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Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Does your holiday table need something fresh and crunchy? Try this Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Slaw that's both sweet and tangy. Even Brussels sprouts haters will love it!


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From the Experts

Diabetes Community and Support

Life with diabetes can sometimes feel all-consuming, and it can help to connect people in our lives who understand. Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, DCES, recommends places to look for diabetes peer support.


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Real Stories

Liz

Liz C comparte sus experiencias viviendo con diabetes tipo 2 y siendo mexicana. Ella habla sobre el aislamiento y la falta de educación en su comunidad y cómo el apoyo es útil con esta enfermedad solitaria.


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Gráinne

Gráinne F, who has lived in Ireland for most of her life, gives us a glimpse of what access to diabetes technology, supplies, and diabetes education is like in her country.


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Featured Resources

Five Facts about Clinical Trials

Have you always wondered about the Clinical Trial process? Our downloadable resource will get you up to speed with Five Facts to Know about Clinical Trials. Developed with support from Vertex Pharmaceuticals.


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Defensa y promoción

La promoción puede adoptar muchas formas y puede incluir ayudarse a usted mismo o a la comunidad diabética en su conjunto. Nuestro kit de herramientas tiene información sobre recursos, protecciones legales y tipos de defensa para ayudarlo a comenzar.


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