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The economy has hit everyone hard, and the ADA is no exception. They’ve announced that they are cutting back, just like many companies in America. One source says that due to a “slowdown in fundraising and cuts in federal funding of diabetes research, the Alexandra, Virginia-based American Diabetes Association has eliminated 86 staff positions, about 10 percent of its workforce.”
They are getting rid of jobs that have not been filed and also laying off some folks. They have closed two offices in New England and Maine as well.

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Just had a chance to go through the latest edition of Diabetes Forecast. I love this magazine, which comes with your membership to the American Diabetes Association. They also have great information that I quite frankly don’t seem to get from my doctor. Often I’ll read about something in the magazine and then go talk to him.
This issue of Diabetes Forecast had Randy Jackson on the cover. One thing I liked about his interview was that he talked about being over 350 pounds. He said when you get to that kind …read more

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I’ve often said that getting diabetes as a young child has to be the most difficult thing. I got diabetes when I was in my early 20s, and it’s been a challenge enough!
So I have a soft spot for all those children that deal with diabetes. How can you not?
That’s why I like the fact that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) always chooses a child each year to be the “national youth advocate.” It’s one thing to hear people talk about the challenges of diabetes, it’s only to see a young …read more

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Congratulations to Yvette Roubideaux, MD, MPH, from Tucson, Arizona. She has been honored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) with the Addison B. Scoville Award, which is given away for outstanding volunteer service.
R. Stewart Perry, ADA Chair said, “Her contributions to the diabetes community stretches over many years and her continued dedication to diabetes awareness directly support the American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people living with diabetes.” ~source
I love that the ADA recognizes volunteers, because they really help highlight diabetes. The more people …read more

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If you or a friend has diabetes, one of the best ways you can help in the cause for a cure is to become an advocate. There are numerous ways to get involved, whether it be with informing others about the disease, contacting lawmakers, or just spreading the word about the realities of living with this chronic illness. Here are some ways to get started as a diabetes activist. ~more

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Wouldn’t we love to kiss diabetes goodbye?
Boy, I would. I could kiss the cost, the stress, the misunderstanding, the pain, the body changes, the isolation, and the restrictions goodbye in an instant! I wouldn’t hesitate.
The great thing about being alive today is that we don’t just have to sit around and wait for something to happen. We can make it happen.
For the last several years, we have rec’d nothing but lip service from the current administration in regards to diabetes care. Diabetes continues to grow. And isn’t …read more

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Need a few items for your holiday shopping list?
The American Diabetes Association is having a sale over at its site. If you purchase $75 worth of items before November 9th, you get a free serenity candle. Use the code FREEGIFT at checkout.
They’ve got quite a few really nice things. One is this happiness candle. I love words and candles and inspiration, and this one covers all three!
I may also purchase this digital photo ornament. What a cool thing! How neat to have photos of your loved ones displayed …read more

There is a new book on the shelves and it seems worth a read. American Diabetes Association has published its groundbreaking 8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control by Laura Hieronymus, MSEd, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE and Christine Tobin, RN, MBA, CDE.
8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control helps people keep blood glucose in a healthy range while learning life-long behaviors that will help them manage diabetes. Prevention is the key to staying healthy with diabetes. This new book gives readers the optimal tool to keep diabetes on track and live life to its fullest. 
The book is designed in a …read more

A study with very mixed results was published earlier in the week. Lowering your bloodsugars may not protect against heart disease but will help with kidney disease down the road. This from the American Diabetes Association…
But what may be most important is what the study results have in common – patients with the lowest blood sugar levels had just as many heart problems as diabetics who did not keep as rigid a cap on their blood-sugar levels.
When results are confusing and contradictory like this- there is always backlash from patients. I think we need to remember what we have been …read more

Here we go again. The word sex… Oh boy you say? There is a new book that has hit bookshelves and boy is it ever needed. When was the last time anyone in the health care profession asked you about your sex life? Probably a very long time.
Funny thing is that sexual dysfunction and sexual changes are very natural and common among many who suffer from diseases such as diabetes. And why be embarrassed? We all do it right (if not the human race would have come to a screeching halt)?
The book Sex and Diabetes For Him and For …read more