Facilitator: Danette Dixon ACBDA Vice President, Lynnwood WA. Speakers: Clark Rachfal, ACB, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, and Chris Gray, ACBDA President. Learn what ACB and ACBDA are doing to promote advocacy in affordable medication and accessible durable medical equipment for those with diabetes. Also learn more information about advocating for yourself and being … Read more
Facilitator: Larry Gassman, Fullerton, CA. Please join Speakers: Elizabeth Oleksa, Emmaus, PA. Randy Knapp, Cleveland Heights, OH. and Jeff Bishop, ACB Board Member and ACBDA board member, Kirkland, WA. ACBDA has several members who will serve on a panel sharing more about life with diabetes and things they have found to be helpful in their … Read more
Facilitator: Randy Knapp, Cleveland Heights, OH. Speakers: Marjorie Debruyne, RD, CDCES, Bloomington, Indiana Jeff Bishop ACB Board member and ACBDA Board member, Kirkland, WA. Current nutrition trends & their impact on diabetes Challenges to healthy eating, sick days, holidays, traveling & dining out. Tips for healthy grocery shopping and meal planning.
Facilitator: Tom Jones ACBDA Board member, Chicago, IL Speakers: Karen Kemmis PT, RN, DPT, Syracuse, NY. Steve Bauer, CA Board Member, Culver City, CA. Join us to learn about the importance of exercise and how it plays a role with managing diabetes. The plan is to cover the differences between an active and inactive person.
Diabetes Education 101 Facilitator: Tom Tobin Cleveland Heights, OH. Speakers: Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, Michigan Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX. Thriving and living with diabetes Living with diabetes is tough and living with vision loss adds to the challenge.
Facilitator: Tom Tobin Cleveland Heights, OH. Speakers: Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, Michigan Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX. In this session, we will review the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ 7 self-care behaviors and how they can help … Read more
Food for Thought: Whether you are a diabetic or know someone who is, or just want to improve your own health, come join us as we hear from Sue Heffron and Dr. Susan Debin, certified health coaches. They will share ways to enjoy a happier and healthier life by creating new, better habits. A set … Read more
Living the Good Life with Diabetes!: Learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can be a part of it. This will be an interactive panel discussion. Join us and meet a diverse cross-section of ACBDA members who are living the good life while managing both diabetes and vision loss.