ACB Diabetics in Action

20240709 1600 Sugar and Spice Is not Always Nice Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3   This year, we featured both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, plus a spouse who discussed supporting someone who is diabetic.   Edited By: Larry Gassman

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more