Press Release: DiabetesSisters Celebrates National Diabetes Month with Programs Highlighting Innovation, Empowerment, & Women’s Health

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — DiabetesSisters, a national organization dedicated to supporting women with diabetes, is proud to announce a robust series of programs in honor of National Diabetes Month. These November events are designed to advance diabetes education, highlight innovations in women’s health, and foster connections among women managing diabetes. With the support of sponsors, DiabetesSisters provides free educational webinars, value-based peer support sessions, and community-building opportunities that empower women and celebrate the progress in diabetes care.

Featured Programs for National Diabetes Month 2024:

-Understanding and Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Essential
Knowledge for Managing Diabetes
Speaker: Dr. Victoria Bouhairie
Date: November 12, 2024
Sponsor: Lexicon

-Lifestyle Series – How to Thrive with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
with Confidence
Speaker: Candyce Norris Jenkins
Date: World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2024

-Expert Series – From Vision to Reality: Advancing Women’s Health with
FDA-Cleared Lab Testing Using Menstrual Blood
Speaker: Dr. Sara Naseri
Date: November 19, 2024
Sponsor: Qvin

-Lifestyle Series – Effective Self-Advocacy: Strategies for Women
Navigating Life with Diabetes
Speakers: Erin Callahan and Amanda Kaufman
Date: November 21, 2024

All webinars are at noon EST and recorded for on-demand viewing. Register today to attend these events.

Additional November Events

-DiabetesSisters Meetups – Value-based peer support sessions for connecting and sharing resources with this month’s theme designed to share and learn
practical tips for thriving during the holidays without compromising one’s diabetes management.

“National Diabetes Month is a time to recognize the unique experiences and resilience of women with and at risk of diabetes,” said Michele Polz, acting CEO of DiabetesSisters. “We’re thrilled to offer a diverse array of programs that bring together expert insights, practical tools, and powerful personal stories to empower our community.”

These programs and resources are free and open to all, offering opportunities for women to deepen their knowledge, engage with experts, and build supportive networks. For more details and to register, please visit www.diabetessisters.org.

ABOUT DIABETESSISTERS

DiabetesSisters is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that cultivates a supportive and inclusive community where women of all ages with diabetes and women at risk of diabetes can learn and thrive—together. Through educational initiatives and nationwide peer support, we help women navigate their health journeys and find a sense of belonging through diverse experiences.

Media Inquiries: media@diabetessisters.org

*According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention
**According to the IDF World Atlas 2021

Kristy Farnoly
DiabetesSisters
media@diabetessisters.org
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