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Board of Directors Leadership |
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah A. Greenwood, Ph.D., RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, to the position of DiabetesSisters Board Chair and Heather Walker, Ph.D., to the position of Vice-Chair.
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Diabetes & Cardiomyopathy |
In honor of American Heart Month, we revisit Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Facts from our recent partnership with Applied Therapeutics.
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Heart Attack, Stroke, and Diabetes |
Living with diabetes makes you twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke. View this video from Know Diabetes By Heart to learn more about the connection.
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Heart Health and Diabetes Meds |
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, shows us different types of GLP-1 receptor agonists and explains their benefits to diabetes and heart health.
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This month, Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND, is back with an easy, low-carb dessert recipe for Valentine's Day or any time you want a treat.
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The Right Words at the Right Time |
Communication is key if you live with diabetes or care for someone who does. The aging process can make things difficult. Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, DCES, has tips for saying the right words at the right time.
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Physical Activity and Heart Health |
Exercise is an awesome form of medicine! Kathryn Gentile, ACSM-CEP, ACSM EIM level 2, CPT, Sports Nutritionist, DCES, M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, discusses the benefits of regular exercise for heart health.
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Taylor discusses the stigma she's experienced around weight and the cultural challenges that impact her diabetes management.
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"Diabetes is a serious disease, but it is not holding me back. I still dance." Tomiko shares the dilemma of managing her blood sugar levels while performing on stage.
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Did you know women with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease? Learn how to reduce your risks in our downloadable Heart Health resource.
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Enfermedad Cardiovascular |
¿Sabía que las mujeres con diabetes corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardíacas? Aprenda cómo reducir sus riesgos en nuestro recurso descargable Enfermedad Cardiovascular.
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Lilly is committed to ensuring that everyone who needs Lilly insulin can access their prescription for $35 a month through their suite of insulin affordability solutions.
* Lilly is a 2022 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 quality of life.
Since 2008, your dollars have allowed us to grow our programs and services, serving thousands of women each year.
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Your online shopping can make a difference. Choose DiabetesSisters as your AmazonSmile charity, and a portion of your sale will be donated to us.
Shop using our AmazonSmile link and turn on AmazonSmile in your Amazon mobile apps.
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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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Watch Myabetic Diabetes TV, a FREE streaming service featuring shows created specifically for PWDs. Search “Myabetic Diabetes TV” in the App Store.
And use promo code DSISTERS when shopping Myabetic for 15% off your purchase.
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Join us for encouragement, education, and peer support. Women age 18 and older, living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, are warmly welcome. |
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Thank you to our 2022 PODS Meetup sponsor |
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Rochester, NY
February 7, 6:00 pm
Ventura /San Fernando, CA
February 7, 6:30 pm
Greater DC
February 7, 7:00 pm
Jacksonville, FL
February 7, 7:00 pm
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
February 9, 6:30 pm
Worcester, MA
February 9, 7;00 pm
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Princeton, NJ
February 9, 7;00 pm
Durham, NC
February 10, 5:30 pm
Greater Ohio
February 10, 6:00 pm
Denver, CO
February 12, 5:00 pm
Reno, NV
February 15, 6:30 pm
Bridgewater, NJ
February 16, 7:00pm
Richmond, VA
February 17, 7:00 pm
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Virtual / Online
February 17, 7:00 pm Eastern
Old Bridge, NY
February 18, 10:30 am
Reno (Daytime), NV
February 24, 10:00 am
Pittsboro, NC
February 24, 2:00 pm
Boston (MetroWest), MA
February 24, 7:00 pm
Chesapeake 2, VA
February 26, 11:00 am
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