Tag Archives: type 1 diabetes

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4 Things to Know About ACA Repeal and Diabetes

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Are you or a loved one affected by diabetes? Here’s what you should know about ACA repeal. Continue reading →

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“These Kids Are Just Like Me!”

Posted on February 6, 2017 by
Cindy with one of her campers

As I saw for myself at Camp Wana Kura, children with diabetes thrive when they don’t feel so alone. Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Mason’s Story

Posted on January 24, 2017 by
The Stevens family

As a parent, you want the best for your child, from health care to home life to education. But what do you do when a necessary part of your child’s life –such as type 1 diabetes care — keeps him from success? Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Sarah’s Story

Posted on January 18, 2017 by
Sarah

During the school day, on the bus and at other extracurricular activities such as chorus, the nurse helps Sarah calculate insulin dosages, monitor her blood glucose and treat hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia (episodes of high and low blood glucose). Why was this after-school activity any different? Continue reading →

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Live. Work. Play: Molly’s Diabetes Story

Posted on December 22, 2016 by
Molly with her sons at a Step Out Walk.

“I believe everything happens for a reason, and my reason for having diabetes is to help others.” Continue reading →

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25 Legends: Eric Wicklund

Posted on November 29, 2016 by
Eric with his wife and son

This year marks the 25th anniversary of two American Diabetes Association® signature fundraising events—Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes® and Tour de Cure®. Every dollar raised at these events supports people living with diabetes and funds our life-changing research and … Continue reading →

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This Is World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by
Kevin L. Hagan, CEO, American Diabetes Association

We need to shift our attitudes about diabetes, treating it with the urgent attention it deserves. As a society, we can’t afford to turn a blind eye any longer or leave this disease to the next generation to deal with. The time is now. Continue reading →

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