20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3 We shared their respective organizations legislative priorities for 2024, inclusive of what is being done to make durable medical equipment, DME, fully accessible. Attendees joined ACB Diabetics in Action for what promised to be a stimulating conversation about advocating for the rights of individuals living with diabetes and vision loss! Facilitator: Claire Stanley Virginia Presenters: Clarissa Kemp Senior Director of Policy  from formally JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D, LYNN STARR Chief Global Advocacy Officer, JDRF Washington DC. Edited By: Larry Gassman

20240709 1300 What Is Late and Great in the Diabetes Management Space for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Discussion of the new standards of care for diabetes for 2024. This session focused on updates in diabetes care and management. We highlighted new drugs to market and delve into navigating the ongoing shortages of GLP1 medications. Updates were provided on continuous glucose monitor technology, including the newly approved Stelo Glucose Biosensor system by Dexcom, available OTC, without a prescription. Insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery system advances were also presented. There was ample time for open discussion and questions and answers. Edited By: Larry Gassman

20240612 Living Better with Diabetes–Food Shopping and Nutrition Labels Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Carolyn Ramondo from Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center shared suggestions for how to deal with all the information provided when we are food shopping. Nutrition labels can be overwhelming, do we look at salt or sugar, what about sugar vs. fat, how about sugar vs. added sugar, how do know which is most important? Carolyn helped us sort out the questions and confusion when shopping. Please join us for this informative presentation. Keep in mind, this is not intended to replace advice from your medical care team. Sponsored by: ACBDA

20240508 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Scott Thornhill is ACB’s new Executive Director. We felt that it was important for members of ACB-Diabetics in Action to have the chance to meet Scott and question him about his plans for ACB. Scott grew up in North Carolina, and is blind himself, losing his vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) after being diagnosed at the age of eight and told at 15 he would be blind by 40. He brings a great deal of work experience from the non-profit world as well as corporate management to his new position. Sponsored by: ACBDA

20240410 Improving Health Information Accessibility for People with Sensory Disabilities. Originally Broadcasted April 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Tyler James is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan.  His research focuses on improving healthcare access for people who are deaf, blind, and Deafblind. He presented about a community-engaged research study focused on improving health information accessibility for people with sensory disabilities. Sponsored by: ACBDA

20240313 Living Better with Diabetes–Practical Information About Diabetes Related Complications Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to learn more about diabetes-related complications and ways to prevent them. Caroline Meehan and Alexandra Agasar are registered dietitians and diabetes educators from Penn Medicine who presented on this topic with a Q&A to follow. Please note - this does not take place of advice from your medical team. Sponsored by: ACBDA.

20240214 Living Better with Diabetes–Loving Our Body, Loving Our Budget Originally Broadcasted February 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This empowering workshop was designed to equip diabetics with vision loss with practical skills to effectively manage their health without compromising their financial well-being. In this inclusive and supportive environment, participants gained insights into budget-friendly strategies for diabetes management. Our expert facilitators, Chris and Kelly Peterson, guided attendees through personalized financial planning, offering tips and resources to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing expenses. Sponsored by ACBDA.

20240110 Living Better with Diabetes-The Braille Institute and You Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Julie Slusher of the Braille Institute was our guest speaker. Julie is an Outreach and Independent Living Skills Instructor at the Braille Institute in Laguna Hills, California. She shared about opportunities available through the Braille Institute. Participants joined us for this interesting and informative program. Sponsored by ACBDA

20231213 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes–Diabetes Holiday Guide- Ten Tips for Success Originally Broadcasted December 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Holidays are complicated. On the one hand, we may be excited to travel, connect with family and friends and eat fantastic holiday meals. On the other hand, traveling, holiday foods and family dynamics can make the holidays challenging, especially with diabetes. Participants joined Kim Ladd, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to learn about 10 tips that can help you navigate this holiday season and help keep your diabetes under control. Sponsored by ACBDA

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20231108 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted November 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to hear from our own Herbie Allen who shared about making healthy meals and how to make substitutions in recipes to raise the “good” quality of what we eat. There was time for questions and answers. Attendees brought their questions and curiosity about this broad subject. Sponsored by ACBDA