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Looking for diabetes management tips and diabeticfriendly recipes? SCAN the QR code on the left or visit www.PaTHDiabetes.org for the inside scoop in this FREE biannual digital newsletter!
PATIENT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT As part of their commitment to addressing diabetes, PaTH to Health: Diabetes is thrilled to be incorporating a Patient Partner Spotlight in each newsletter edition. A patient’s voice can provide a safety net and a support system for others facing this chronic illness, who may be seeking additional recommendations and lifestyle tips. Turn the heat up in the kitchen with healthy diabetic-friendly recipes.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT Stay informed and learn about new research developments and outcomes in the Diabetes Management section. As a patient, it is important to keep up to date with trending topics and relevant findings surrounding diabetes that may help you manage your health.
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SUMMER/FALL 2017 EDITION
“A Patient-Centered PaTH to Addressing Diabetes: Impact of health policies on health outcomes and disparities”
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Looking for diabetes management tips and diabeticfriendly recipes? SCAN the QR code on the left or visit http://bit.ly/PaTHtoHealthDiabetes3 for the inside scoop in this FREE biannual digital newsletter!
PATIENT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Wake-Up Call Meet Cynthia, a busy single mom who juggles several jobs and college courses. Find out how a routine screening at her employer’s health fair landed her in the emergency room with life-changing news. ► LEARN MORE ON PAGE 4
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DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Link Between Heart Disease, Diabetes Management Heart disease, a leading cause of death worldwide, can worsen when coupled with diabetes. New clinical trial results now suggest that using glucose-lowering medications can improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. ► LEARN MORE ON PAGE 5 Pencil in a community event to get involved with others like you! pages 8-9
WINTER/SPRING 2017 EDITION
“A Patient-Centered PaTH to Addressing Diabetes: Impact of health policies on health outcomes and disparities”
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PATIENT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Taking Back Control Meet Treva, a pre-diabetic retired government employee of 34 years. Find out how personal weight struggles pushed her to become her own health advocate. â–ş LEARN MORE ON PAGE 4
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Diabetes May Lead to Blindness New research explores how diabetes changes the proteins that are made in the eye. These changes may lead to diabetic retinopathy, a debilitating complication of diabetes and leading cause of blindness. â–ş LEARN MORE ON PAGE 7
Turn the heat up in the kitchen with healthy recipes on page 6.
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PCORI Diabetes PROJECT
2016 EDITION
“A Patient-Centered PaTH to Addressing Diabetes: Impact of health policies on health outcomes and disparities”
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PATIENT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
“Everything in my life changed.”
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Meet Julie. A daughter, wife, mother and house parent to 12 high-school aged girls at Milton Hershey School for over 28 years. Find out how she fought and conquered her personal battle with diabetes. ► LEARN MORE ON PAGE 4 Turn the heat up in the kitchen with healthy recipes on pages 6-7.
Say no to soda. Not only can they raise blood glucose in people with type 1 diabetes, they can also contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. ► LEARN MORE ON PAGE 5 Pencil in a community event to get involved with other like you! pages 8-9