American Diabetes Association

The CDC has determined COVID-19 is a serious public health threat. This is especially true for people living with #diabetes who face greater risks of complications when dealing with viral infections like the flu, and that is likely true with the Coronavirus. The American Diabetes Association complied a healthy safety check list. https://www.diabetes.org//t/planning-sick-days/coronavirus Stay Safe!

In March and April, the ADA handled over 550 Legal Advocacy cases related to diabetes and COVID-19. These cases grow daily. We are able to be there for people with #diabetes in this crisis because we have years and years of advocacy experience. Learn more about Legal Advocacy here: https://www.diabetes.org/advocacy

#VirtualTourdeCure2020 Sponsors Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino GEICO ECMC Tom's Pro Bike Mark Cerrone Inc. 7 Eyewitness News WKBW Wegmans Davita Kidney Dialysis Care Unit Crosby's Life Storage & Linde Please join me in thanking them for their support!

Tour is going VIRTUAL!

Today is #GivingTuesdayNOW - a new global day of giving in emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. If you have the means to give, please consider making a donation to support the 34 million Americans who are living with diabetes that need our support, now more than ever. Here are some additional ways each of us can take part: ... - Follow us on our social media platforms (Facebook - tdcbuffalo Instagram- tourdecurebff) - Encourage people to register for Tour today, so others can give tomorrow. Registration is FREE and easy! diabetes.org/buffalotour -Set up or repost your Tour de Cure Facebook Fundraiser and share it with your friends & family - Become an advocate - Add temporary Facebook frame to your own profile pictures: Option 1: https://bit.ly/2zaAhQx Option 2: https://bit.ly/2YrQP1g

This is a difficult time for us all, especially for people with #diabetes. We’re working as hard as we can every day to drive change and find a cure but we need YOUR help. If you are able to, please consider donating today! diabetes.org/donate #GivingTuesdayNow #ConnectedforLife

The health and safety of people living with diabetes, their families, our participants and volunteers are our top priority. With this in mind, Tour de Cure Buffalo-Niagara will be going VIRTUAL on Saturday, August, 15th. Although we won't be physically getting together as originally planned, we are determined to stay active, have fun and strengthen our Tour community as we continue to raise funds and awareness in our fight against diabetes. Be sure to visit diabetes.org/buffalotour for more information on what our Virtual Tour will look like, and then reach out to your friends and family to take part!

The Youth and Family team would like to invite you to our upcoming webinar on April 30th at 12-1pm EST/11am-12pm CST! Our discussion will focus on the emotional challenges for youth living with type 1 diabetes. We will discuss the daily demands and sources of stress, including: - Diabetes distress and burnout - Depression - Anxiety disorders... Register today and make sure to stay for the Q&A at the end: http://bit.ly/diabetesmentalhealth

ADA Imagine Camp is the American Diabetes Association’s NEW virtual summer camp experience, for youth ages 5-17 living with type 1 diabetes. We are offering 2 sessions over the summer starting on June 8th. Each session runs over 4 weeks. Your camper can participate in either Session 1, Session 2 or both! Plus, it’s FREE to participate! Session 1: June 8th-July 3rd Session 2: July 13th-August 7th ... ADA Imagine Camp includes: - Small group and all camp interactive online discussions, 2-3 times per week! - An ADA Camp Shirt, ready-to-go in home activities and so much more - Summer-long speaker series on youtube hosted by Rob Howe of Diabetics Doing Things - Age-appropriate diabetes education and games to enhance knowledge and confidence Campers can register online for FREE at diabetes.org/imaginecamp

As you fight to stay healthy and safe, you inspire us to keeping fighting on your behalf in powerful ways, including advocating for zero-dollar co-pay insulin during this emergency - and pushing state and federal efforts to ensure insulin is affordable and accessible. If you're struggling to pay for your insulin, we can help. Reach out to 1-800-DIABETES. We are all in this together, because we are #ConnectedforLife. ... diabetes.org/coronavirus

ATTENTION HOSPITALS! Abbott is donating 25,000 Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors to hospitals! Remote monitoring protects patients with #diabetes & HCPs limiting #COVID19 exposure & saving PPEs. ... Thank you @Insulin4LifeUSA & @DiabetesDisast1 for being partners with us on this! Apply Now: 1-800-401-1183

Happy #EarthDay2020! While this pandemic presents us with uncertainty, one thing is for sure... Mother Nature never fails to protect and provide us with amazing resources. Even in the four season we have seen this each day this week. We hope that you are able to get out #StayActive and enjoy our beautiful earth Let's make today and everyday #EarthDay

As we head into day ??? of quarantine, the American Diabetes Association Upstate NY Team wants you to remember we are still here for you! Our team is working tirelessly to ensure that all individuals with diabetes are still able to THRIVE during this time. Here’s a look at some of the things we have been able to achieve. NYS Insulin Cap (including 9 other states) #MakeInsulinAffordable The first pilot with insulin-treated diabetes has been cleared by the FAA to fly com...mercial flights Lilly Diabetes has capped out-of-pocket costs for their insulin Novo Nordisk makes insulin-free for 90 days to diabetes patients affected by COVID-19 Plus, our Center for Information has been your personal guide to information on diabetes during this time. (1-800-DIABETES) If you need us, we are still here. Please call our office at 716-835-0274. Remember to #StaySafe #StayHome #StayActive! We will get through this together because we are all #ConnectedforLife