Tag Archives: type 2 diabetes
Advocacy Update: Diabetes Research and Programs Funding
This spring, Congress finally increased funding for diabetes research and prevention programs. The Special Diabetes Program, which supports type 1 diabetes research and type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Native communities, was funded through September 30, 2019 at $600 million … Continue reading
Pregnant with Type 2 Diabetes: Lynda’s Story
ADA staff member Lynda Jimenez talks planning for a baby while managing type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
Tweet this post
Share on Facebook
Email this post
Posted in Family, Parents, Talking Type 2 Tagged diabetes, mother, Mother's Day, Pregnancy, type 2 diabetes
Mission Impact: Letter from Barbara Byrd Keenan, CEO of The Endocrine Society
In the past year, we’ve worked with multiple other diabetes organizations to support all people living with and at risk for diabetes. In this edition of our Mission Impact letter, the Chief Executive Officer of The Endocrine Society shares her … Continue reading
A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 2
Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading
#ThisIsDiabetes on Capitol Hill: 2018 Call to Congress Recap
Last month, we brought advocates from across the nation to Capitol Hill for the 2018 Call to Congress advocacy day. The group included children and adults living with diabetes and family members, as well as researchers, physicians and health care … Continue reading
How to Talk to Loved Ones about Type 2 Diabetes Risk
An estimated 84 million Americans are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes—and someone you love could be among them. However, many people don’t realize that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. This … Continue reading
How to Advocate for Friends and Family in Jail and Prison
Recently, the American Diabetes Association requested to join a lawsuit concerning the failure to provide adequate diabetes care to prisoners at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility in Tennessee. It is far too common for jails and prisons fail to meet … Continue reading
Tweet this post
Share on Facebook
Email this post
Posted in Advocacy Tagged Advocacy, diabetes, legal advocacy, prison, rights, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
