Author Archives: American Diabetes Association

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Join Our Safe at School Facebook Chat — Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. ET!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by
Safe at School logo

On Thursday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the Association will hold a special Facebook chat on keeping children with diabetes Safe at School. Special guest Crystal Jackson, Director for Legal Advocacy, will answer fan questions live! Continue reading →

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Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Ask the Expert, Life with Diabetes, Parents, Safe at School, Stop Diabetes, Tips and ideas Tagged , , , , , ,
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The Journey of a Beauty Queen . . . with Diabetes

Posted on July 29, 2014 by
rachel janovsky

Four years ago, I decided to compete in my first beauty pageant. . . . I knew that one day, the spotlight would be on me and I could use this spotlight to talk about diabetes. Continue reading →

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Jody Barton, Stop Diabetes Ambassador

Posted on July 25, 2014 by
Jody Barton

Today we’re getting to know one of the newest members of our Stop Diabetes Celebrity Cabinet, professional athlete Jody Barton. When Jody was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her doctor told her that life as she knew it was over and she would no longer be able to enjoy the active lifestyle she loved. But she didn’t let that stop her! Continue reading →

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Diabetes BFFs

Posted on July 22, 2014 by
bemi and shea square

If I hadn’t been diagnosed with diabetes, I would have never met my best friend. She is always there for me and having a friend who also lives with diabetes is truly life-changing. Continue reading →

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Stopping Diabetes at Camp

Posted on July 16, 2014 by
Camp blog 2

If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, the idea of sending him or her to camp might seem scary. But right now, thousands of kids with diabetes are canoeing, horseback riding, zip-lining and making new friends just like them at camp. Continue reading →

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No More Needles? What You Need to Know about Inhaled Insulin

Posted on July 14, 2014 by
Stop Diabetes

The diabetes community is abuzz about inhaled insulin. On June 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new product, called Afrezza, that has been years in the making. Many people with diabetes are quick to say: “Insulin that doesn’t need to be injected? No more needles? Sign me up!” Continue reading →

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Parents Talking Type 1: Shauna and Matthew Tompkins

Posted on July 11, 2014 by
Lily Tompkins

This has been an incredible, challenging and sobering journey. But Lily’s energy, joy and enthusiasm are a constant source of inspiration for us. Continue reading →

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