Category Archives: Advocacy

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

Posted on July 30, 2014 by
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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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The Journey of a Beauty Queen . . . with Diabetes

Posted on July 29, 2014 by
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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
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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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Parents Talking Type 1: Sue Carnicle

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

I am a worrier and she is a free spirit. Kendra knows what she should do, but she doesn’t always make the best choices. It’s difficult for me to let go—we’ve been doing this together for almost nine years. I’m trying, and quite frankly I have no choice because she leaves for college in the fall. Continue reading →

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Ryan and Basma: Role Models for Children and Youth with Diabetes

Posted on July 2, 2014 by
Ryan Reed and Basma Abdellaoui at the Friends for Life: International Children with Diabetes Conference

NASCAR driver and spokesperson for the Association’s Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign presented by Lilly Diabetes, Ryan Reed, and the Association’s 2014 National Youth Advocate, Basma Abdellaoui, are at the 15th annual Friends for Life: International Children with Diabetes Conference to share their personal experiences of living with diabetes. Continue reading →

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Have Diabetes, Will Travel!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by
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Here are some of our best tips for preventing and resolving common travel issues. Continue reading →

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Stopping Diabetes in the Asian American Community

Posted on May 1, 2014 by
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and continue to do so every day. To help commemorate, we spoke with Dr. George … Continue reading →

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