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Diabetes News:

Just Released 06.23.2025

Protect Muscle While Losing Weight:

What the Latest Research Says.

Muscles do more than help us move—they support essential functions like breathing, digestion, and posture.

That’s why, for those aiming to lose weight to reduce diabetes risk, it’s important

that weight loss doesn’t come

at the cost of muscle loss.

Good news: Emerging research shows promising developments in preserving lean muscle mass for patients using GLP-1-based medications. To learn more, click HERE

Diabetes Advocacy Efforts

The American Diabetes Association fights for people with diabetes to thrive by advocating for their rights, increased funding for diabetes programs and research, and so much more.

Several Areas of Focus are currently about funding issues for research and access issues.

Click HERE to learn about the ADAs Fight for Federal Funding.

Click HERE to learn more about the ADAs.

Upcoming Educational Opportunities

Did you know??

Diabetes and cancer are interconnected, with both diseases sharing common risk factors and influencing each other's development and outcomes.

Diabetes can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, and cancer treatment can impact blood sugar levels and diabetes management.

The YMCA provides a 12 week program to support people who live with and survive cancer - check out the information below.

Planning Ahead?

Penn State Extension is offering Dining With Diabetes Classes in Fall 2025 in a virtual format for your convenience. Classes begin Thursday September 4, 2025 at 11am with another session starting Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 3pm.
Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity.

Diabetes Digest:

Watch & Learn

July is Travel Well With Diabetes Month

Traveling soon with Type 1 Diabetes? Listen in to Samantha as she shares how she prepares for a trip while living with Type 1 Diabetes. Watch the VIDEO here. Review this information with your healthcare provider to see if any of these tips can help you with your travel plans.

Looking to improve your diabetes-friendly cookbook?

Learning how to cook can be daunting, especially if you live with diabetes and want to make better food choices. Whether you are new to the kitchen or a seasoned chef who wants to make healthy recipes, the ADA offers free, live virtual cooking classes powered by Homemade.

What are the benefits of joining this FREE Cooking Class Online?

*Learn how to make a delicious diabetes-friendly meal
*Ask the chef questions during the livestream 
*Hear from a registered dietitian about the recipe's health benefits
*Get ideas for food swaps to customize the recipe to your tastes 

Click HERE to check out the

American Diabetes Associations

online Cooking Classes

Looking to improve your diabetes-friendly cookbook?

Learning how to cook can be daunting, especially if you live with diabetes and want to make better food choices. Whether you are new to the kitchen or a seasoned chef who wants to make healthy recipes, the ADA offers free, live virtual cooking classes powered by Homemade.

What are the benefits of joining this FREE Cooking Class Online?

*Learn how to make a delicious diabetes-friendly meal
*Ask the chef questions during the livestream 
*Hear from a registered dietitian about the recipe's health benefits
*Get ideas for food swaps to customize the recipe to your tastes 

Click HERE to check out the

American Diabetes Associations

online Cooking Classes

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