TuDiabetes Live Interview: "Diabetes and Eating Disorders" with Asha Brown

We Are Diabetes is an organization primarily devoted to promoting support and awareness for people with type 1 diabetes who suffer from eating disorders (ED-DMT1). WAD is dedicated to providing guidance, hope and resources to those who may be struggling, as well as to their families and loved ones.
We Are Diabetes also advocates for living well and living strong with T1D. The daily challenges of living with this disease, as well as the emotional and financial toll it takes, can oftentimes result in a sense of defeat or isolation. WAD strives to help those who feel alone in their chronic illness find inspiration and courage to live healthy, happy lives!
Asha is the Founder of We Are Diabetes. She is a member of The ADA Woman and Diabetes Subcommittee, and is also an active member of Diabetes Advocates. Asha has worked first-hand with families, patients, educators and medical professionals across the USA. She strives to educate others about her personal experiences with ED-DMT1 and offers hope and support to others who may be struggling. Asha has spoken on the Family Panel at NEDA, at The Park Nicollet Melrose Center, JDRF, Diabetes Sisters and numerous other organizations. Asha’s published articles can be found online on Diabetes Health, Glu, dlife, DiabetesMine and many other diabetes related websites. Her passion for connecting people to the help they deserve continues to grow as she continues to establish relationships with eating disorder treatment facilities across the county.

Category: Nonprofits & Activism
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
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