Category Archives: Volunteer Stories

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Let’s Treat the WHOLE Patient

Posted on January 21, 2015 by
David G. Marrero, PhD, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association

Yes, we have made amazing strides in the clinical management of diabetes and the technology of treatment. But we need to play a game of “catch up” when it comes to the psychosocial aspects of this disease. Continue reading →

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We’re All Members of the Global Diabetes Village

Posted on January 21, 2015 by
Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD

You know about our efforts to Stop Diabetes® in the United States, but did you know we’re also involved in diabetes research and education around the world? Continue reading →

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A Father-Daughter Team

Posted on September 22, 2014 by
Carly and Mitch Lennet

Mitch and Carly Lenett of Macungie, Pa., have an unusual similarity that only strengthens their father-daughter bond. They both live with type 1 diabetes. Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, Food and Fitness, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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A Closer Look at a Diabetes Champion

Posted on September 3, 2014 by
Alexys Fleming

Today we are thrilled to showcase the incredible efforts of a Red Strider from the Chicago area: Alexys Fleming. If you don’t know Alexys by name, you may know her work as a makeup artist and social media sensation! Read on to find out what makes her a Champion to Stop Diabetes. Continue reading →

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On My Own . . . and Letting Go

Posted on August 13, 2014 by
rachel mom cropped

Today, we hear from a mother-daughter team about what it’s like to head off to college with diabetes. Continue reading →

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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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