Tag Archives: type 2 diabetes

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Update on Senate Healthcare Bill

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

An update of American Diabetes Association actions as the Senate considers ACA repeal legislation. Continue reading →

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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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“This Is Our Life. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 30, 2016 by
Robin and niece

Robin and her niece Zamaiah manage their diabetes together. This is their story. Continue reading →

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This is Christina. This Is Diabetes

Posted on November 28, 2016 by
Christina

Christina says her doctor was hesitant to test her for type 2 diabetes because she didn’t display any of the typical risk factors. She was young and she wasn’t overweight. Christina told her doctor, “Just humor me. Let’s do the test.” Continue reading →

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“This Is My Truth. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by
Jessica

Jessica was only in her 30s when her family’s history of diabetes became her own reality. Now she is determined to take control of her disease so she can watch her seven nieces and nephews grow up. Continue reading →

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“This Is Role Reversal. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 17, 2016 by
Guadalupe and his mother

Guadalupe’s mother has been living with him in his Washington, D.C., rowhome for about six months. He’s her caregiver now—which means helping to manage her type 2 diabetes. 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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