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Join the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition to help keep policymakers’ attention on people with diabetes. #WeAreDPAC

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The House GOP’s massive domestic policy bill would result in 10.3 million people losing Medicaid coverage by 2034 and 7.6 million people going uninsured, according to a partial Congressional Budget Office estimate. Read more here: msn.com/en-us/news/pol…

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"In your twenties, you are supposed to be healthy, working, and doing your best to make the world a better place, right? I was working part time and going to school full time. Something had to give." Megan talks juggling work, school, chronic pain, and the stigma of Medicaid.

"In your twenties, you are supposed to be healthy, working, and doing your best to make the world a better place, right? I was working part time and going to school full time. Something had to give."

Megan talks juggling work, school, chronic pain, and the stigma of Medicaid.
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Diabetes burnout is physical or emotional exhaustion caused by the continuous distress of managing diabetes. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let's normalize the conversation, extend grace to ourselves, and keep fighting for access to the tools & care we need.

Diabetes burnout is physical or emotional exhaustion caused by the continuous distress of managing diabetes.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let's normalize the conversation, extend grace to ourselves, and keep fighting for access to the tools & care we need.
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From our friends at TCOYD: A place where Type 1s become a majority and take over the whole resort while learning diabetes management techniques in sunny San Diego! See all details about this three-day retreat for adults with type 1 diabetes: shorturl.at/yiAj9

From our friends at <a href="/TCOYD/">TCOYD</a>:
A place where Type 1s become a majority and take over the whole resort while learning diabetes management techniques in sunny San Diego! 

See all details about this three-day retreat for adults with type 1 diabetes: shorturl.at/yiAj9
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The daily demands of diabetes management — counting carbs, monitoring blood glucose, striving for perfect numbers, and managing other health conditions at the same time — can blur into disordered thinking around food, body image, and control.

The daily demands of diabetes management — counting carbs, monitoring blood glucose, striving for perfect numbers, and managing other health conditions at the same time — can blur into disordered thinking around food, body image, and control.
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The situation is highly fluid – but no matter what changes may be made to the legislation, it is bad for patients. Find your legislators here: …tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/find_your_legi… If you haven't already, sign our petition here: …tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/campaign/11860…

The situation is highly fluid – but no matter what changes may be made to the legislation, it is bad for patients.

Find your legislators here:
…tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/find_your_legi…

If you haven't already, sign our petition here:
…tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/campaign/11860…
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THIS THURSDAY: We will be discussing the psychosocial impact of diabetes on individuals and communities. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

THIS THURSDAY: We will be discussing the psychosocial impact of diabetes on individuals and communities.

Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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PART 2: We talked with Mila Clarke Mila ✨ earlier this month about the importance of the patient-provider relationship in getting PWD the care they need. Too often, people living with diabetes face stigma from actors in the health care system.

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This new Families USA analysis shows that Medicaid cuts would be deadly for mothers and babies. States that have expanded Medicaid coverage to more people see lower maternal death rates than those that haven’t. Read here: familiesusa.org/resources/medi…

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T'ara talks about the reasons why she felt she was misdiagnosed with type 2 - her age, ethnicity and weight - and the importance of getting the care we need as people living with diabetes.

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Diabetes advocate and licensed mental health professional Jacquean Kosh talks about what "fitting every stereotype" of diabetes feels like, and her journey with rejecting that stigma & challenging it with facts.

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[MAY 22 UPDATE]: Today, the House of Representatives passed the reconciliation package, including over $700 billion in cuts to Medicaid. If passed through the Senate, this causes roughly 15M people to lose health insurance. Find your representative here: …tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/find_your_legi…

[MAY 22 UPDATE]: Today, the House of Representatives passed the reconciliation package, including over $700 billion in cuts to Medicaid. If passed through the Senate, this causes roughly 15M people to lose health insurance.

Find your representative here: …tespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/find_your_legi…
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Laurie Harper talks about some of the lesser-known things that affect blood glucose, like hot showers and GI issues - and how her provider failed to address these factors and instead simply made her feel judged.

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For people with diabetes, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. No one should have to carry it alone. When we show up for one another, speak up for change, and fight for better access and care, we’re not just advocating — we’re healing.

For people with diabetes, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. No one should have to carry it alone. When we show up for one another, speak up for change, and fight for better access and care, we’re not just advocating — we’re healing.
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Hannah Olmsted-Azar (not on video) discusses the fear of correcting adults as a kid, and the stigma she encountered at the grocery store recently.

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From evacuating during natural disasters, to preparing for surgery, handling complications, or caring for others, our speakers will share real stories and practical strategies for staying safe and steady in the face of uncertainty. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

From evacuating during natural disasters, to preparing for surgery, handling complications, or caring for others, our speakers will share real stories and practical strategies for staying safe and steady in the face of uncertainty.

Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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It can be extremely challenging to experience stigma and isolation everywhere else - we deserve respect, competency, and compassion from at least our medical providers.

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🚨 Life Doesn’t Pause for Diabetes! 🚨 This month, DPAC is diving into the unexpected. From surgeries to natural disasters to everyday emergencies, we will explore what it means to navigate crisis moments while managing diabetes.

🚨 Life Doesn’t Pause for Diabetes! 🚨

This month, DPAC is diving into the unexpected. From surgeries to natural disasters to everyday emergencies, we will explore what it means to navigate crisis moments while managing diabetes.
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Mark your calendars! This October, DPAC will be holding an in-person Hill Day for our advocates to meet with their representatives and discuss policy issues of importance to the diabetes community. Stay tuned for more details on how to apply.

Mark your calendars! This October, DPAC will be holding an in-person Hill Day for our advocates to meet with their representatives and discuss policy issues of importance to the diabetes community.

Stay tuned for more details on how to apply.