Author Archives: American Diabetes Association

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Your Rights, One Voice: Bella’s Story

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

Just like many kids her age, Bella was eager to attend a summer camp run by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. When her mother, Nina Paladino, initially contacted the camp facility to see if there were any questions … Continue reading →

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Posted in Advocacy, American Diabetes Association Alert Day, Safe at School, This Is Diabetes, Your Rights, One Voice
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The Roadmap to Diabetes Research

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Since 1952, the ADA has supported scientists and the life-saving research they conduct to ensure people with diabetes can live life to the fullest. Your support of scientists like the individuals below and the research they conduct helps ensure our … Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Mary’s Story [Guest Blogger]

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Forestry Major, Mary Murdock, was excited to receive her welcome packet from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) in the Spring of 2017. It meant that she was chosen to be a member of a full-time, residential, team-based community … Continue reading →

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Posted in Advocacy, Your Rights, One Voice
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Food Insecurity and Diabetes: Seniors Struggle to Maintain Health with Limited Access to Proper Diet [Guest Blogger]

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

By Lydia Preuss and Shana Alford, Feeding America Applied Research In the United States, millions of seniors ages 60 and older face a diverse set of challenges on a regular basis when trying to secure and prepare nutritious food, which … Continue reading →

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Keeping Mom and Child Healthy After Gestational Diabetes [Guest Blogger]

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

(NAPS)—Gestational diabetes is something to be concerned about after and not just during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. If you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, you … Continue reading →

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Posted in All in the Family, Family, Life with Diabetes Tagged
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Introduction – LaShawn McIver, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Advocacy & Community Integrated Health

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Thanks to the continued support of over 500,000 diabetes advocates, the American Diabetes Association has continued to address the barriers faced by people with diabetes in their everyday life. This fall, we celebrated a historic win that was achieved through a legal advocacy victory nearly 2 decades in the making. Learn more about our recent advocacy activities. Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: James’ Story

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

For the last two years, James Wilson has worked as a behavioral health technician at an addiction treatment center in Illinois. James has found great meaning in this work with rehabilitation patients and has enjoyed his responsibility of conducting patient … Continue reading →

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