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Shae Puckett of the diaTribe Foundation described work to build a world in which people with diabetes were treated with dignity, curiosity rather than judgment, and compassion. The presentation explored how stigma could cause isolation and misunderstanding. Examples included assumptions that people had caused their own diabetes, criticism of their food choices, expectations that blood glucose testing or insulin use should occur only in private, and assumptions that diabetes prevented certain employment. Participants discussed advocating with diaTribe and others for greater understanding, acceptance, and support.

Facilitator: Patricia Maddix, ACBDA Board Member, Vancouver, WA

Presenter: Shae Puckett, M.S. dStigmatize Content Manager - The diaTribe Foundation, San Diego, CA

Originally Aired on ACB Media

The session provided an informative setting for HIV awareness, sexual and reproductive health, accessibility, and personal empowerment. Science-based information addressed stigma, confidence, and informed health decisions. Tia Irish of Pozitive EyE's and Alecia Tramel-McIntyre of Positive People Network Inc., an advocate who had lived with HIV for more than 30 years, combined professional expertise with lived experience. Participants learned about healthcare resources, their rights, and advocating for their needs with confidence and dignity.

Presenters: Alecia Tramel-McIntyre, founder of Positive People Network Inc., Miami, FL; Tia Irish, Director, Pozitive Eyes, Miami, FL; Ricardo Salazar, ACBS President, Miami, FL; Gregg Wandsneider, ACBS board member, Waukesha, WI

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Cleveland-area diabetes professionals discussed recent changes and recommendations for managing Type I and Type II diabetes. The session offered information to support disease management with confidence and independence.

Facilitator: Tom Tobin, ACBDA member, Cleveland Heights, OH

Presenters: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Co-Director - Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute, Cleveland, OH; James Montgomery, PharmD, BCACP Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Cleveland Clinic - Solon Family Health Center, Cleveland, OH; Dr. Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM Program Director Diabetes Technology University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, Shaker Heights, OH