Category Archives: Advocacy

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Pro Football Player Duane Brown Tackles Diabetes

Posted on February 3, 2014 by
Duane Brown

As an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans, I know how to work hard to achieve a goal. This is especially true when it comes to raising awareness for a cause I deeply care about. I was a first-round draft pick in 2008, but now I’ve been drafted into a different role: an Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association. Continue reading →

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Get Off the Sidelines to Help Stop Diabetes®

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Marjorie Cypress, PhD, RN, CNP, CDE President, Health Care & Education, 2014 American Diabetes Association

As President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association, part of my responsibility is to make sure that what we do as an organization stays true to the mission of improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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Advocacy in Action – Our 2014 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

Posted on January 28, 2014 by
U.S. Capitol

Each year, the Association works to identify the leading federal and state legislative and regulatory priorities that will guide our ongoing efforts to Stop Diabetes®. These priorities help guide our work with Congress and state legislators, and drive our efforts to make diabetes research, prevention programs and access to health care a top priority on Capitol Hill and in every statehouse across the nation. Continue reading →

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Get to Know our 2014 National Youth Advocate, Basma Abdellaoui!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by
Basma Abdellaoui

From the beginning, my family, friends, doctors and the American Diabetes Association have had such a huge influence on me. Continue reading →

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Safe at School – A Personal Story

Posted on January 16, 2014 by
Amy Johnson, 2010 National Youth Advocate and Volunteer, American Diabetes Association

The thought of going to school and managing my diabetes at the same time—with gym classes, cafeteria meals, the occasional test stress—was scary enough. Having to stand up for myself and defend my ability to check my blood glucose, visit the nurse’s office as needed and even take water or bathroom breaks was an entirely different burden. Continue reading →

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Talking Type 1: Ruben Hernandez

Posted on December 17, 2013 by
Ruben and his wife, Maelyn

Think type 1 diabetes is just for kids? Think again. Ruben was diagnosed as an adult, nearly one year ago. Unfortunately, it ended his military career. Continue reading →

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Diabetes Advocate Honored By WebMD

Posted on November 26, 2013 by
Tracy and Jared Milligan Blog Size

The Association is thrilled to announce that one of our extraordinary diabetes advocates, Tracy Milligan of Jacksonville, Florida, has been named a 2013 WebMD Health Heroes award winner. Continue reading →

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