I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July celebration and holiday weekend. I spent the weekend with my family, unpacking our new home in Chicagoland. It's a bit unconventional, but when surrounded by my husband and son, it makes another memory for our books.
Today, I am on my way to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Diabetes Hands Foundation's MasterLab sessions and represent DiabetesSisters. During these two days, I will be exposed to people, resources and skills to help be a better advocate for us: women with diabetes. Diabetes Hands Foundation paid for my registration and a portion of my travel and lodging through a scholarship; however, my report next month will reflect my personal views and opinions. I can't wait to report back to you!
At the end of the week, I will be presenting at the annual Friends for Life Conference, at a session entitled: Women, Diabetes, and the Power of Peer Support. I am excited to present at this life-changing conference and share stories of what DiabetesSisters has accomplished through our PODS Meetups, our signature program that reaches over 1,000 women each year.
This month, we welcome a new set of bloggers to our site: Laura and Lori, who will share their stories with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One of our CDE contributors, Clara, answers questions posed by our PODS Leaders earlier this year at our Leadership Institute. I encourage you to link on the sisterTALK blogs on the right hand column.
Until next month - enjoy the summer!
In Sisterhood,
Anna Norton
Interim CEO
22+ Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years with Diabetes
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LIFE CLASS WEBINAR SERIES: RECAPS
Missed one of our Life Class Webinars?
You can easily access the audio and handouts presented right
HERE.
Topics in 2015 have included: Diabetes Organizing, Eye Disease, Physical Fitness and Summer Eating, all presented by experts in the diabetes field.
Stay tuned for more information on our September webinar, Diabetes and Eating Disorders, scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, at 4pm EST. Registration will be available in the August newsletter.
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DELICIOUS RECIPES DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS
Further Food, an online recipe book, has as assortment of recipes designed for people with various health conditions. This month, Founder Lillian Zhao, has shared with us some diabetes-friendly recipes. We hope you enjoy them!
(CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ACCESS RECIPES)
(top left: 5 Minute Kale Salad with Citrus, top right: Shave Brussel Sprouts, Toasted Quinoa, Pomegranate Salad, bottom left: Easy Low-Sugar Cucumber Apple Sorbet, bottom right: Chocolate Sweet Potato Donuts)
All recipes are researched by a nutrition expert and are searchable through a variety of ways, such as gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian. To learn more, visit them at www.furtherfood.com.
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'YOU MUST HAVE THE BAD KIND OF DIABETES": THINGS TO NEVER SAY TO PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
How many times have we heard someone say something like this as it relates to diabetes? Our friends at Integrated Diabetes Services have put together this list of things we often hear and the best way to respond to them.
"You must have the bad kind of diabetes"
Response: Is there a good kind of diabetes? Type 1 and Type 2 do have different challenges. Type 2s are often unnecessarily blamed for their disease, and people are generally doing the best they can with what they have to work with. I don't think anyone wants to have diabetes.
"Should you be eating THAT?"
Response: All things in moderation, as long as I count my carbohydrates, watch portion and take the right amount of insulin I can eat what I would like. It's no worse for me to eat this than it is for anyone else.
Check out the complete list HERE.
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Bringing Together Women with T1 & T2 Diabetes!
This new and interesting report is a great tool to learn about "Bridging the Gap," and the value of bringing together women with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
We strive to support and educate women regardless of their diabetes diagnosis!
Click to check it out here!
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sisterTALK Blogs
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DiabetesSisters helps to connect women living with diabetes through peer support, education, and advocacy that improves their health and quality of life. We invite you to be part of expanding that network of sisterhood and strength by joining our new Sister Strength Monthly Giving program.
Set up your monthly gift today: Together we will build a stronger future for women with diabetes!
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