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A Brighter Future for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
Tomorrow, March 23, marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and we celebrate the important role this piece of legislation has already played in advancing the fight to Stop Diabetes. Let’s take a look a closer look at how the ACA can help improve the lives and outlook of those living with or caring for someone with diabetes. Continue reading
Because Diabetes Doesn’t Take Recess
For some parents, back-to-school time is a highly anticipated and exciting annual ritual. But for parents of children with diabetes this can trigger a large headache. The American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign aims to get rid of fears like these and protect these children. Continue reading
Diabetes Camp: A Home Away from Home
Imagine a camp where every camper and even some of the counselors and staff have diabetes, where no child or teen with diabetes feels different. Sounds wonderful, right? Well, they exist, and kids and teenagers all over the country are heading off to them this summer. Continue reading
Why I Walk: The Kinne Family
Hi guys! As promised, throughout this Step Out season, we’re sharing inspirational stories from our walkers – real people who confront the reality of living with diabetes every day. First up, is Marny Kinne’s emotional recollection of hearing her son Tyler’s type 1 diagnosis and the ways her family has supported the Association’s efforts to find a cure…which includes hitting the pavement every fall for Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Continue reading
Protecting Children with Diabetes: The Safe at School Program
Back to school is a stressful time for us all but it can be especially difficult for parents of children with diabetes. As the American Diabetes Association’s lead staff person working to make sure children with diabetes are safe and treated fairly in school — but more importantly, as a mother who has sent her child with diabetes back to school — I know firsthand the range of emotions families face this time of year. Continue reading
Parenting Diabetes
Thanks to my position here at the American Diabetes Association, I have been introduced to many different types of people affected by diabetes. It is amazing how there are so many different perspectives on one disease – but – it is inspiring at the same time. Their outlooks, while different, all revolve around the same basic theme – thriving with diabetes. Continue reading
Mommy, When Will Diabetes be Over?
Some of the most heart-wrenching stories I’ve heard from people whose lives are affected by diabetes are not from the people with diabetes, but from their parents. While I have type 1 diabetes, I am not a parent and I cannot even begin to imagine what it’s like to be the parent of a child with diabetes – regardless of whether that child is five of 50 years old. Continue reading
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