Dear DiabetesSister,
February is a month filled with matters of the heart. Of course, Valentine's Day is a big event, but even more importantly for people with diabetes, we see information about our heart health, especially for communities of color that are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular challenges. Please continue to educate yourselves on risk factors, prevention, and treatments - check out our articles and links below!
Until next month, stay healthy and safe!
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
27 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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We are pleased to announce Board Member Deborah Greenwood's appointment to our Vice-Chair position. Ms. Greenwood began serving on the Board in 2016, and we welcome her to her new role.
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This month, our Experts focus on ways to keep our hearts healthy and discuss the benefits of some types of chocolate.
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We've partnered with Know Diabetes By Heart to bring you important information about diabetes and the increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Check out our collection of mouthwatering recipes for heart health month. They will keep your taste buds happy and help your heart stay healthy.
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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, available in both English and Spanish.
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Living with diabetes meant Tricia pursued jobs that offered excellent health benefits. But when her employment status changed, finding a job doing something she loved made it challenging to afford her diabetes medications and supplies.
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Have you watched our COVID-19 Vaccine video yet? Patrice L. Johnson, RPh, PMP, reviews terminology and discusses vaccination expectations and concerns to help you stay informed.
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Learn what you need to know about triglyceride levels in our fact sheet, in partnership with WomenHeart and supported by Amarin.
*Amarin is a DiabetesSisters 2021 National Strategic Partner.
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DiabetesSisters helps connect women living with diabetes through peer support, education, and advocacy that improve their health and 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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Watch Myabetic Diabetes TV, a FREE diabetes streaming service featuring shows and films created specifically for PWDs and their loved ones. Search “Myabetic Diabetes TV” in your App Store.
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And use promo code DSISTERS when shopping Myabetic 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.
** We are grateful to Jazz Pharmaceutical for sponsoring our Zoom PODS platform.
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Rochester (Westside), NY
February 1, 6:00 pm
Ventura /San Fernando, CA
February 1, 6:30 pm
Jacksonville, FL
February 1, 7:00 pm
Greater DC
February 1, 7:00 pm
Providence, RI
February 1, 7:00 pm
Holden/Worcester, MA
February 3, 7:00 pm
Richmond, VA
February 7, 1:00 pm
Princeton, NJ
February 10, 7:00 pm
Durham, NC
February 11, 5:30 pm
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Clifton Park, NY
February 13, 10:00 am
Austin, TX
February 13, 10:30 am
Chesapeake 2, VA
February 13 11:00 am
Greater Phoenix, AZ
February 13, 3:00 pm
Denver, CO
February 13, 5:00 pm
South Shore/Braintree, MA
February 15, 7:00pm
Providence, RI
February 15, 7:00pm
Reno, NV
February 16, 6:30 pm
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Bridgewater, NJ
February 17, 7:00 pm
Wichita, KS
February 17, 8:00 pm
Virtual / Online
February 18, 8:00 pm ET
Old Bridge, NJ
February 19, 10:30 am
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
February 24, 7:00 pm
Reno (Daytime), NV
February 25, 10:00 am
Pittsboro, NC
February 25, 2:00 pm
Boston (Metrowest), MA
February 25, 7:00 pm
Denver, CO
February 27, 5:00 pm
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