How do you address packing for your diabetes management needs on extended trips? World traveler Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. shares tips for traveling abroad while living with diabetes on Discuss Diabetes.
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Are you a fan of Andre Iguodala? He’s one of the 2013 campaign ambassadors for Dribble to Stop Diabetes. Read his advice for living a healthy lifestyle on Discuss Diabetes.

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Have you taken advantage of any of the American Diabetes Association programming? Learn about the Association’s African American programs from Earnestine Walker, Director of African American and Older Adult Initiatives, in our latest Discuss Diabetes post.

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Have you heard (or used) the phrase, “a touch of sugar”? Constance Brown-Riggs talks about why people should think of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis as a second chance to get serious about their health in our latest Discuss Diabetes post.
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Ever wish you could get together monthly with other people living with diabetes for dinner, support and learning? Linda Goldsholl of the Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Health and Human Services talks about its Diabetes Dining Club in our latest Discuss Diabetes post.
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How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? We’re highlighting three married couples who offer advice and share the best parts of being married in today’s blog post. Best, Laura K.

Does preparing for a flight stress you out? “Don’t let it keep you from traveling if possible because if you are able, it’s so worth it.” Blogger Stacey Divone shares air travel tips, for those living with diabetes, on Discuss Diabetes.
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I’ve recently had a change in perspective about my health, and am looking for ways to be more physically active while spending time with my family. Is that a challenge for you as well? Read about my updated S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now for Diabetes) Pledge for 2013 on Discuss Diabetes.
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Have you ever worked with a CDE? Certified Diabetes Educators can help you strategize your diabetes care. Susanna Robinson, of the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators, helps us understand the benefits of working with a CDE, and how they get certified at Discuss Diabetes.
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Do you struggle to meet your fitness goals? Get motivated by endocrinologist Dr. Matt Corcoran, founder of Diabetes Training Camp. Learn how the camp got started, and how participants inspire each other in our blog post at Discuss Diabetes.
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Have you ever considered changing doctors? Today we share the story of Mary Martin, an A1C Champion with type 2 diabetes who learned the importance of blood sugar management when she switched doctors a year after her diagnosis. Read more at Discuss Diabetes here.
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How do you carry your diabetes supplies? Today we hear from Linda Szych, Project Supervisor, Marketing Operations for Sanofi US about the product design process for our new Readi Pak insulated multi-purpose bag. Read about it at Discuss Diabetes.
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Have you heard of the Sweet Enuff Movement? We sat down with the founder, Amy Jordan, on Discuss Diabetes to learn more about the program, which pairs hip-hop dance fitness with wellness coaching to help raise awareness for childhood obesity and prevention of type 2 diabetes.
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Did you know that Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and writer Alan Thicke has a connection to diabetes? Read his story, and why he believes that parents should get involved in diabetes research and advocacy efforts at Discuss Diabetes here. Best, Laura K.

Catherine Genthner began her career as a registered dietitian and then became a CDE. Read about what sparked her interest in diabetes care, and what she finds most rewarding about being a CDE on Discuss Diabetes here.

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Avery Johnson, former NBA player and coach and 2012 Dribble to Stop Diabetes ambassador, talks about who inspires him and how he motivates others in our latest Discuss Diabetes post.
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Rhonda Deloatch, school chef at Common Ground High School, is in charge of preparing healthy meals for hundreds of students on a daily basis. She discusses how she is making her school healthier with a farm-to-table model and gives us the scoop on her appearance on the cook-off show Chopped. Learn more in our new Discuss Diabetes post.

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Known as “America’s oldest teenager,” Dick Clark also lived with type 2 diabetes. Come see our new timeline infographic highlighting some of his career milestones! Read the post at Discuss Diabetes here. Be sure to also check out these posts from over the holiday break: the Sanofi US Research & Development process, …

As today is my last day in the office before the holidays, I wanted to let you know about the guest contributors we’ll have on Discuss Diabetes next week. On Monday and Tuesday we’ll have a two-part post on the Sanofi R&D process, and Thursday we’ll feature a Q&A session with American Diabetes Association CEO Larry Hausner. When I get back, I’ll post a recap of what we’ve featured.…

With the holiday season in full swing, I thought it might be fun to share some memories of my childhood holiday traditions as well as a healthier version of my favorite recipe on Discuss Diabetes.

Wishing you and yours a very joyous season!…