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Mission Impact: Letter from Barbara Byrd Keenan, CEO of The Endocrine Society

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

In the past year, we’ve worked with multiple other diabetes organizations to support all people living with and at risk for diabetes. In this edition of our Mission Impact letter, the Chief Executive Officer of The Endocrine Society shares her … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading →

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#ThisIsDiabetes on Capitol Hill: 2018 Call to Congress Recap

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Last month, we brought advocates from across the nation to Capitol Hill for the 2018 Call to Congress advocacy day. The group included children and adults living with diabetes and family members, as well as researchers, physicians and health care … Continue reading →

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How to Talk to Loved Ones about Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

An estimated 84 million Americans are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes—and someone you love could be among them. However, many people don’t realize that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. This … Continue reading →

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How to Advocate for Friends and Family in Jail and Prison

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Recently, the American Diabetes Association requested to join a lawsuit concerning the failure to provide adequate diabetes care to prisoners at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility in Tennessee. It is far too common for jails and prisons fail to meet … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 1

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading →

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Twenty-first Century Wellness with ADA Health Champions

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

As the workplace continues to evolve, three of the our recent Health Champions are working to create modern-day solutions for their company wellness programs. Sun Life Financial, headquartered in Wellesley, MA, has used its social media pages to share wellness … Continue reading →

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