HOT TOPICS

What Diabetes Topics would you like to

hear more about and discuss with others?

As a Woman with Diabetes, have you ever considered:

*Adoption (Pros, Cons, Obstacles)

Hear from a woman with diabetes who is actively seeking adoption

Date Available: March 15, 2008

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*Diabulimia

Hear one woman's story of victory over this "silent" disease

Date Available: August 1, 2008

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*56 Years of Diabetes: From Urine Testing to CGMS Testing

Gain a better appreciation for the advances in diabetes treatment by following one woman's 56-year history with diabetes.

Date Available: October 13, 2008

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*New to Diabetes

Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes? Are you curious to find out what it's like to live with the disease. If so, get ready as one woman will share her feelings and work to dispel myths, stereotypes, and misunderstandings for newly diagnosed women.

Date Available: November 18, 2008

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*Diabetes from a Mother/Daughter Perspective

Are you a teen who is struggling with the pressures of being a teenager and managing your blood sugar?  Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be the mother a teen with diabetes?

Date Available: January 1, 2009

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*The DiabetesSisters Library

We want to help you stay current with books in the diabetes world, so we're doing the research for you!  This column will allow you to keep up with the latest diabetes books, hear the author's perspective on the book, and find out how it relates to you, as a woman with diabetes, before deciding whether to head to the bookstore to pick it up.

Date Available: April 28, 2009

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*Women, Diabetes, and Strength Training

Are you trying to lose weight?  Would you like to compete in an athletic event?  Have you ever considered the importance of strength training in reaching your goals?  Follow this inspirational woman with diabetes as she shares bits of wisdom from her personal experiences with strength training, competing in athletic competitions, and living life as an "everyday woman" with diabetes!

Date Available: July 5, 2009- October 2009

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*Women and Volunteering

Volunteering.  We all know the importance of helping others through the act of volunteering, but how do you find the cause that is right for you?  Marci Williams exemplifies what it is to be a volunteer.  Visit this Hot Topic to see how she got involved in helping others and why she does it in the first place!

Date Available: September 21st, 2009- December 2009

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