One year ago, I was tasked with the responsibility of leading DiabetesSisters. It's been a wonderful twelve months and while I thought the time would be spent with me providing education and support to our community, I've realized it has entailed that, and much, much more. I am forever grateful to the Board of Directors and our community, who have entrusted me with leading this great organization.
During this time, I have been inspired by so many stories from YOU. I have had the pleasure to meet many of you at various diabetes-related events and communicated with you via email and telephone. Thank YOU for your willingness to share your stories, provide your best practices, and inspire other women to live the best they can, despite diabetes. Without YOU, there is no DiabetesSisters!
This newsletter brings you highlights of what has been happening and a glimpse of what's on the horizon. I hope you will join us on May 18, when Ginger Vieira leads our next Life Class webinar on Diabetes Burnout. Register in the link below - I promise you do not want to miss Ginger and her wisdom.
And please read Medtronic's post about insulin pumps and the value they present to people living with type 2 diabetes, along with news on our latest program geared toward women in minority communities.
The coming months will bring DiabetesSisters to various conferences, including the American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions (June) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Annual Meeting (August). This is the time where we meet with funders, partners, and other healthcare providers, telling them YOUR stories. If you have anything you would like us to share with them, please email us and let us know.
Finally, I continue to ask YOU - our membership - to please help us with a gift to DiabetesSisters through our Sister Strength giving program. Your gift, regardless of amount, can make a HUGE impact in the lives of women with diabetes. And this year, we've received a special gift from a generous donor: they will match every dollar raised up to $30,000. This means that your gift will have DOUBLE the impact to help us continue to grow our programs, both online and in-person.
Until next month,
Anna Norton, MS
CEO
22 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS ON INSULIN PUMPS AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
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Guest Contributor Dr. Francine Kaufman shares the results of the OpT2mise Trial and how it affects people living with type 2 diabetes. This post is sponsored by
Insulin pumps are often thought of as a medical device for people with type 1 diabetes. However, more and more research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes who are on multiple daily injections (MDI) can also benefit from using pumps.
For example, new results from a study called the OpT2mise Trial were recently published.* This is the largest global study to evaluate and compare insulin pump therapy versus multiple daily injections for people with type 2 diabetes.
These results could improve access to insulin pumps for the 3 million people around the world with type 2 diabetes on MDI and maybe even the 20 million people with type 2 who require insulin. Many health systems and governments around the world have said there is not enough scientific evidence to support use of insulin pump therapy in type 2 diabetes (even if they cover insulin pumps for people with type 1 diabetes). With the robust scientific data from this important study, Medtronic will partner with healthcare systems to demonstrate how effective this therapy can be to improve clinical outcomes.
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YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED:
MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT
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DiabetesSisters has received a monetary gift from a generous donor but we need YOUR help to acquire the funds. For every dollar raised between now and Spetember 30, 2016, your gift will be matched up to $30,000.
Please help us reach our goal and continue to offer our online and in-person programs for women living with diabetes.
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LIFE CLASS WEBINAR SERIES:
DIABETES AND BURNOUT
Diabetes Burnout doesn't have to mean you've completely given up on your diabetes! It can simply mean you're really tired of the non-stop work around nutrition, exercise, medications, and oh yeah, checking your blood sugar. In this webinar, Ginger is going to talk about working your way
through burnout without trying to suddenly "cure" your burnout overnight. (Sadly, she doesn't have a cure for your diabetes either). Diabetes Burnout is something we all go through--and there's a way to work through it that's motivating and empowering!
Diabetes Burnout, led by:
Ginger Vieira, CHC, CPT
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 4 pm EST
CLICK HERE to learn about our Life Class Webinar Series, view our 2016 schedule, and listen to archived webinars.
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DIABETESSISTERS LAUNCHES NEW MINORITY INITIATIVE
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Attendees of our 1st Minority Initiative health forum |
DiabetesSisters launched its first Minority Initiative event on April 7, 2016, in Silver Spring, MD with a focus on African American women living with, or at risk of, diabetes. We welcomed 65 women dedicated to improving their health and quality of life. DiabetesSisters Board Member Andrea Thomas led the program and shared her personal story of diabetes diagnosis and finding DiabetesSisters, an organization that provided information and empowered her to work together with her healthcare team to live her best diabetes life.
Throughout the evening, representatives from the Black Women's Health Imperative (Angela Ford, PhD, MPH), the US Food & Drug Administration Office of Women's Health (Zakiya Bell, MS), the African American Health Program (Cori Haynes, RN), and DiabetesSisters (Sarah Mart, MS, MPH) shared knowledge about diabetes and women of color.
During this event, Chef Owens provided attendees with her famous Sauteed Skillet Greens and Beans.
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YOUR SHOPPING GIVES BACK TO DIABETESSISTERS ALL YEAR LONG
SHOP FROM THIS LINK
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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.
BECOME A SISTER STRENGTH MONTHLY DONOR
Since 2008, your dollars have allowed us to continue to grow our signature programs such as the PODS Meetup program, which reaches over 1,200 women annually, as well as maintain our online programs such as this e-newsletter and our website, which hosts over 340,000 visitors each year. Programming in 2016 will continue with existing and new programs, but we desperately need your support.
Set up your monthly gift today: Together we will build a stronger future for women with diabetes!
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EDUCATE,
EMPOWER & INSPIRE
As the CEO of DiabetesSisters, Anna Norton doesn't let diabetes control her or her busy lifestyle. Instead, she empowers women to take control of their diabetes.
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VISIT OUR NEW EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY
DiabetesSisters is pleased to bring you our newest collection of educational materials!
Click HERE to visit our growing library where you can download, print, and share this information.
The creation of these educational pieces were a result of the generous support of our partners including AstraZeneca, BI, Center for Hope of the Sierras, Dexcom, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Lilly, MicroMass Communications, and Regeneron.
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May 11, 7:00pm
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VIRTUAL PODS May 19, 8:00pm
Apex, NC
May 24, 6:00pm
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May 24, 6:30pm
Want to learn more about the PODS Meetup Program? Want to visit one of our locations or start a group in your town? Would you like to learn more about the Virtual PODS Meetup?
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ATTEND A DIABETES CONFERENCE THIS FALL
You are invited to attend the only peer support idea exchange psychosocial event for all adults and caregivers impacted by diabetes. Share your experiences and learn from others about living well (and realistically) with diabetes.
Join DiabetesSisters CEO & DUnCon Faculty member Anna Norton in Atlantic City September 9 - 11, 2016
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DBLOG WEEK
MAY 16-20, 2016
The 7th Annual DBlog Week, spearheaded by PODS Leader Karen Graffeo, will commence on May 16, 2016. Read what others have to say about living with diabetes during this captivating week, or if you feel inspired, start your blog and share your diabetes story.
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FreeToGo PRODUCTS
Designed by a woman living with diabetes, FreeToGo offers clothing, jewelry and accessories for people living with diabetes.
FreeToGo has committed a portion of their sales to DiabetesSisters. Visit them at www.freetogostyle.com
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