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The Diabetes Self-Management Web Team is made up of Web Editor Tara Dairman, Assistant Editor Diane Fennell, Assistant Editor David Golann, and Editorial Assistant Quinn Phillips.

Oct 02, 2008

What We’re Reading: Young Voices Unite

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This election season, visiting the voting booth isn't the only way to make your voice be heard. Thanks to the online video campaign “Young Voices: Life With Diabetes,” teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes will have a chance to share their personal stories with a national audience and describe how they think the next president can change the future of diabetes.

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Sep 19, 2008

What We’re Reading: Drug Labeling In Court

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An article in the New York Times this week highlights an upcoming Supreme Court case that may be of special interest to people with diabetes.

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Sep 11, 2008

What We’re Reading: The Rise of Medical Homes

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The Close Concerns blog recently reported on a health-care strategy that is receiving new prominence. Some insurance companies, employers, and state governments are experimenting with paying primary-care doctors more so they can better care for their patients.

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Sep 04, 2008

What We’re Reading: Meeting the Face of Change

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If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may feel alone, but the fact is that roughly 20 million people in the United States are living with this condition. Although you likely cross paths with some of them every day on your way to work, in the grocery store, and in line at the post office, you might not be familiar with the stories of many of these people.

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Aug 28, 2008

What We're Reading: Nominate and Win!

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Do you know someone whose hard work helping people with diabetes deserves to be rewarded? Whether it's a special health-care professional or members of a family caring for a child with diabetes, now is your chance to help them get recognized and possibly win a weekend getaway. Two contests that honor people who help others manage their diabetes are currently calling for nominees; read on for the details.

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