Category Archives: Volunteer Stories
Let’s Treat the WHOLE Patient
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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Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Complications, Health Care Reform, Life with Diabetes, Safe at School, Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged Advocacy, American Diabetes Association, diabetes complications, safe at school, Stop Diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
We’re All Members of the Global Diabetes Village
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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Posted in About Us, Advocacy, High-Risk Populations, Research, Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged Advocacy, American Diabetes Association, blood glucose, diabetes advocates, diabetes complications, diabetes prevention, diabetes research, Stop Diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, Volunteer
A Father-Daughter Team
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 American Diabetes Association, blood glucose, children with diabetes, diabetes, diabetes advocates, family, Parents, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, type 1 diabetes, Volunteer
A Closer Look at a Diabetes Champion
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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Posted in Advocacy, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged Advocacy, American Diabetes Association, blood glucose, children with diabetes, diabetes, diabetes advocates, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, type 1 diabetes, Volunteer
On My Own . . . and Letting Go
Today, we hear from a mother-daughter team about what it’s like to head off to college with diabetes. Continue reading
The Journey of a Beauty Queen . . . with Diabetes
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
Jody Barton, Stop Diabetes Ambassador
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
