Category Archives: Advocacy

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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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Join Our #DTravel Twitter Chat – May 8 at 1 p.m. ET!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by
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UPDATE: Click here for a summary of this #DTravel Twitter chat.   Summer travel season is almost here! Wherever you go, your diabetes comes with you. Traveling with diabetes has its challenges, but if you know your rights and plan … Continue reading →

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Bemi Wayland: North Carolina Camper, Youth Ambassador and Red Rider

Posted on April 17, 2014 by
Bemi and her father Derek, riding to Stop Diabetes!

If you asked the Wayland family why they ride in Tour de Cure®, they would say it is for their daughter or for their older sister, Bemi. Continue reading →

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Celebrating More of Our Volunteers in the Fight to Stop Diabetes®

Posted on April 9, 2014 by
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It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating our amazing volunteers—people who dedicate their passion, skills and time to our mission to Stop Diabetes®. These volunteers demonstrate what volunteering for a great cause is all about! Continue reading →

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