Category Archives: Ask the Expert

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Calling All App Developers – New ChallengeDiabetes App Contest

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

We spoke with our Senior Vice President of Medical Innovation, Dr. Jane Chiang, about the cognitive app challenge to hear how new technology solutions could help the diabetes community — from patients to caregivers to health care providers — to improve clinical, research and lifestyle decisions for better diabetes management.

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Access to diabetes medications and supplies is a necessity, not a luxury

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Mississippi State Representative Jeffrey S. Guice’s June 27, 2016, email message to a family regarding Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of diabetes supplies demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the daily and life-long challenges and costs of living with diabetes. Continue reading →

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Eat Well to Celebrate National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

For many people, choosing foods is one of the most challenging aspects of managing diabetes. Let the American Diabetes Association® be your source of up-to-date information on nutrition. March is National Nutrition Month®— the perfect time to find delicious ways to eat well. Continue reading →

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Join our #AsktheRD Twitter Chat — March 9 at 7 p.m. ET!

Posted on February 25, 2016 by
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With March being National Nutrition Month®, it’s the perfect time to find delicious ways to eat well! The Association is excited to host an #AskTheRD Twitter chat on this very topic Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. ET—featuring a nutrition expert with experience in diabetes management.
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If the Rate of New Diabetes Cases is Dropping, What’s Left to Do?

Posted on December 8, 2015 by
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There is a difference between incidence and prevalence—how many new cases are being reported, versus how many people actually have diabetes. Continue reading →

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Interview: Chef Ingrid Hoffmann for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Hispanic/Latino community, with 12.8 percent of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population living with diagnosed diabetes. Continue reading →

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Join Our Safe at School Twitter Chat — Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. ET!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by

The American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Continue reading →

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