Dear DiabetesSister,
As we enter June, I continue to shelter-at-home (like the rest of our staff!), yet find myself enjoying the onset of the summer months. I hope you, too, are finding time to notice the blooms, the sunshine, and enjoying the longer days.
Last month, I encouraged you to join our many Virtual PODS Meetups. I was fortunate to attend one last week, hosted in Pittsboro, NC. It was so meaningful to me to spend time with fellow DiabetesSisters, discussing our mental well-being and learning how others are managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need to speak with your peers, I invite you to
join one of our Meetups (check out the listing below!).
This month, we have a
special Facebook Live on Thursday, June 4th. I will be sitting with Drs. Lavernia and Bond to discuss diabetes, heart disease and how COVID-19 plays a role in our health. You don't want to miss it.
Our newsletter this month shares great information and offers ways to become involved in research studies, so please take a look, click the links, and participate!
We have more surprises coming later in June and over the summer months, so be sure to follow us on our social media channels to learn more.
Please continue to stay safe and follow health guidelines. Reach out to us if we can be of service. Until next month!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
26 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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Join us on Thursday, June 4th, at 2:00 pm est for Facebook Live: Conversations about Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health and COVID-19. Frank Lavernia, MD and Rachel Bond, MD, FACC, will join Anna Norton, DiabetesSisters CEO and PWD, for this discussion.
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This month our Experts are dishing up delicious recipes for summertime treats and tips for eating healthy all summer long!
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When Mila was diagnosed with diabetes in 2016, she couldn't find the resources she was looking for to help her management. So she created her own. She also found herself speaking out about respecting people, despite their type of diabetes.
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Denver PODS Leader Theresa H tells us that going to Leadership Institute every year is like coming home. She gets to spend time with her first friends from the diabetes community, welcome new PODS Leaders, and brainstorm next steps for their Meetups.
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Our downloadable Hypoglycemia/Hipoglucemia resource is full of information on symptoms, treatments, and preparedness if you have diabetes or if you spend time with someone who does. It is available in both Spanish and English in our online Library.
*Developed with support from Lilly
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Indiana University School of Medicine is looking for adults age 18 or older to complete an online questionnaire for a research study called Evaluation of the Emotional Effects of COVID-19 on People With and Without Diabetes: A Survey Study.
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We are interested in your feedback on programs offering help for affording diabetes medications. Have you used access programs, co-pay cards, or other programs to help you alleviate the cost of any of your medications? Whether you've used them recently (during COVID-19) or in the past, we'd love to hear about your experience.
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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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Many of us are turning to online shopping now more than ever. Did you know that you can still support us when you shop on Amazon?
Shop using our AmazonSmile link, and a portion of your sales will benefit DiabetesSisters.
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A Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 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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Our in-person PODS Meetups are currently suspended.
Many of our groups, including those listed below, are staying connected
by holding online or conference call meetings.
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Rochester (Westside), NY
June 1, 6:00 pm
Ventura County/San Fernando Valley, CA
June 1, 6:30 pm
South Riding/Chantilly, VA
June 1, 7:00 pm
Worcester, MA
June 3, 7:00 pm
Reno (Daytime), NV
June 4, 10:00 am
Richmond (West End), VA
June 7, 1:00 pm
Providence, RI
June 8, 7:00 pm
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Princeton, NJ
June 10, 7:00 pm
Austin, TX
June 13, 10:30 am
Greater Phoenix, AZ
June 14, 3:00 pm
Reno, NV
June 16, 6:30 pm
South Shore/Braintree, MA
June 16, 7:00 pm
Davie, FL
June 17, 6:00 pm
Bridgewater, NJ
June 17, 7:00 pm
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Reno (Daytime), NV
June 18, 10:00 am
Richmond, VA
June 18, 7:00 pm
Virtual / Online
June 18, 8:00 pm EST
Old Bridge, NJ
June 19, 10:30 am
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
June 24, 7:00 pm
Boston (Metrowest), MA
June 25, 7:00 pm
Seattle, WA
June 28, 2:00 pm
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