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DiabetesSisters
September 2010
e-Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE:
Diabetes & The Law: What you need to know before you fly
Nutrition: Gluten Free Diets: Cure vs. Fad
PREGNANCY ALERT: Exercise During Pregnancy
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Welcome to the Sisterhoood!
Welcome VSP and Dr. Samia Idris!
DiabetesSisters and VSP (the largest eye care provider in the United States) are collaborating over the next six months to bring information about the importance of health health to our readers. Dr. Samia Idris will join our team and address various topics each month as they relate to diabetes and eye health in the new column, Eye Health Exclusive.
Samia Idris, MD received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She has provided free optometric eye care for communities without access to medical care in Costco Rica. As part of her training, Dr. Idris has worked in several clinical settings including the hospital at the Indian Reservation in New Mexico. Her special interests include contact lens fitting, women's eye health, and pediatric eye care. She is a member of the American Optometric Association as well as the Georgia Optometric Association.
Please visit DiabetesSisters' new Eye Health Exclusive each month for valuable information to take special care of one of your most vial organs, your eyes!
Sister Spotlight ... Robin Leroy Kyle
Type 2 Diabetes turned me into a runner and an advocate.
In 2006, at 39 yrs old, chest pains landed me in the ER; I thought I was having a heart attack. Fifty pounds overweight, poor eating habits and lack of exercise made me the latest victim of diabetes. After three days in the hospital, I headed home for drastic life changes. That's when denial, depression, and anger set in.
Eventually, the bad turned into good. As I ate healthfully and began walking regularly, I dropped nearly 45 pounds. In late 2008, I transitioned to running (slowly!) and have now completed six 5Ks, two 10Ks, and most recently, my first half marathon with three more planned for 2010!
Though I often fight illness, and still deal with the occasional anger & depression about being "D," I am strong, healthy, and committed. I am an over-40, diabetic (newbie) runner, and blog about my experiences, to share my story and hopefully help other women find their inner strength to take that first step (again, if necessary!).
I'm owning my journey...one run at a time. http://www.RunningCirclesAroundTheTurtles.com
What's Going On at DiabetesSisters?
The 2011 Raleigh, NC DiabetesSisters Weekend for Women will be held April 29 - May 1, 2011 at Marriott City Center. Keep your eyes peeled for information leading up to the conference including a BIG EVENT to kick-off the 2011 Weekend for Women Conference Series that you will not want to miss! You can register to receive updates about the Conference Series here, including alerts for open registration, information about speakers, sessions and lodging discounts.
Get to know Brandy Barnes, the Founder of DiabetesSisters. Listen to her revealing interview with Charlie Cherry and the staff of The Diabetes Power Show.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT...
-The Celebration of Strength Luncheon hosted by Beahavioral Diabetes Institute of San Diego, CA will be held on October 2, 2010 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Brandy Barnes, Founder of DiabetesSisters will be a speaker. To register please call BDI at 858-336-8693 or email michelle@behavioraldiabetes.org
-DiabetesSisters will be highlighted in
Practical Diabetology- Sept/Oct issue
All You magazine (Wal-Mart)- Nov issue
Diabetes Forecast- Dec Issue
-PODS (Part of DiabetesSisters) Meetups will be springing up in cities around the nation this Fall. Check back for our interactive WORLD MAP to show you the locations of the Meetups. If you are interested in attending or hosting a meetup, contact Kelli at kelli@diabetessisters.org.
OUR MISSION:
DiabetesSisters is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit whose mission is to improve the
health and quality of life of women with and at risk of developing diabetes;
and to advocate on their behalf.