Discuss Diabetes Blog

Teamwork: Lori Kuzma’s new Approach to Caring for her Husband

Laura Kolodjeski — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:54 +0000

Lori Kuzma, Executive Associate in the Sanofi US Diabetes Patient Centered Unit, shares how attending the diabetes patient experience program at the Diabetes Research Institute changed her perspective and encouraged her to become more involved in helping her husband manage his type 2 diabetes.

From Carb Counting to BG Checks: Laura K’s Diabetes Patient Experience

Laura Kolodjeski — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:04 +0000

Laura K., along with Sanofi US colleagues, recently spent a few days going through a diabetes patient experience program at the University of Miami. Read what she learned from her experience simulating life with diabetes.

Inspired to Support: Shameka Henderson Shares Thoughts on Health and Motherhood

Laura Kolodjeski — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:45 +0000

Shameka Henderson, daughter of A1C Champion JoAnn Henderson-Collins, lives with type 2 diabetes and shares how her mother inspires her to act as a healthy role model for her son.

Laura K. Takes a Short Leave to Improve her Well Being

Laura Kolodjeski — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:00:57 +0000

Laura Kolodjeski is taking a short-term medical leave of absence from Sanofi US. While away, her extended team members will be managing the Sanofi US Diabetes engagement channels.

From Diabetes Camp Staff to a Career in the Field: Erin Foley’s Journey

Laura Kolodjeski — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:08 +0000

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in college 20 years ago, Erin Foley challenged her disease by embarking on an education and career path that would eventually complement her personal experience and allow her to help others living with diabetes.

May 2013 Events Round-Up

Laura Kolodjeski — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:34 +0000

Here’s a list of this month’s diabetes-related events. Know of any upcoming events? Feel free to submit them using the link at the bottom of the calendar widget, and we’ll review them and do our best to get them on the calendar.

Cities for Life: Fostering Healthier Communities

Laura Kolodjeski — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:23 +0000

The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation’s Cities for Life program provides a template for helping connect people living with diabetes to community resources that can help them manage their care. Brad Harmon, Sr. Marketing Director for Sanofi US, speaks with Mary Jo Welker, MD, FAAFP, AAFP Foundation President, about the program.

Helping Children Living with Diabetes: Melanie Goldring’s AYUDA Volunteer Experience

Laura Kolodjeski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:32 +0000

Eighteen-year-old Melanie Goldring has taken her love of working with children to another level by volunteering with American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad (AYUDA).

Diabetes Discrimination in the Workplace: Know Your Rights

Laura Kolodjeski — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:22 +0000

Katie Hathaway, Managing Director for Legal Advocacy for the American Diabetes Association, talks about how to identify if you’re being discriminated against at work due to your diabetes and some actions you can take if you are. She also discusses the legal progress that has been made around jobs for which people living with diabetes were previously not qualified.

Congratulations to the Finalists for the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge!

Michele Polz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:20 +0000

The 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge - Prove It! asked innovators, data scientists and entrepreneurs to design data-driven tools that could potentially improve diabetes care in the U.S. We saw an incredible set of submissions this year, with the proposed solutions showcasing creative applications of the latest data science methodology.