Dear Ms. Silverman: Thanks for shedding light on the importance of social media for people touched by diabetes. It was certainly special to hear our friend Kerri Sparling on NPR during the drive to work this morning! In your story, Dr. Jason Bronner from UCSD Medical Center is quoted saying: Theres no proof in diabetes […]
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Cherise Shockley of Diabetes Social Media AdvocacyType 1.5 Diabetes (LADA), June 2004 Twitter Chat/BlogTalk Radio: Simple questions, thought provoking responses, strengthening the Diabetes Community one tweet and episode at a time. Diabetes Social Media Advocacy Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (DSMA) connects, support, and educates people living with Diabetes by encouraging open and meaningful discussion of […]
David and Elizabeth Edelman of Diabetes DailyElizabeth; Type 1 Diabetes, February 2005 Diabetes Daily is an online support network and educational platform that helps people with Diabetes live a better life. Diabetes Daily Diabetes Daily is an online support network and educational platform that helps people with Diabetes live a better life. Diabetes Daily features […]
Manny and Andreina of Diabetes Hands FoundationManny; Type 1 Diabetes, October 2002 Connecting people touched by Diabetes, offering support and information and raising awareness through programs like Big Blue Test and No-Sugar Added Poetry. Diabetes Hands Foundation The Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that connects people touched by Diabetes and raises Diabetes […]
Brandy Barnes of Diabetes SistersType 1 Diabetes, 1990 We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women with and at risk of developing Diabetes. Diabetes Sisters Brandy Barnes, MSW is the Founder/CEO of Diabetes Sisters. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1990 as […]
Did you know there are more than five different types of diabetes? If your knowledge of diabetes is defined by what you hear and see on the news or in movies then you probably dont. Diabetes Advocates, a nonprofit program made up of influential members of the diabetes community has launched a media outreach campaign, […]
(l to r) Genevieve RobertsChristina ConatyLindsey InserraVenus Galarza of Adults Coping with Type 1 DiabetesType 1 Diabetes Adults Coping with Type1 Diabetes puts the emphasis on the unique needs of members in their day to day lives through support, outings, events and community. ACT1 While most organizations focus on finding a cure, Adults Coping with […]
Bill Woods of 1 Happy DiabeticType 1 Diabetes, December 1988 1 Happy Diabetic is video content based site that promotes creating a positive attitude with your Diabetes. Its All About Your Attitude! 1 Happy Diabetic In College Bill went on to play Division II football at Bentley University in Waltham Massachusetts. At Bentley University Bill […]