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Welcome to Connections, the Behavioral Diabetes
Institute's electronic newsletter. The
Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI) is
the world's
first organization dedicated to tackling the
unmet
psychological needs of people with diabetes.
Since
our goal is to assist as many individuals
with diabetes
as possible, we hope you will forward this
newsletter
to others who may benefit from our programs and
activities.
| Need Help Navigating the Health Care System? |
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Why does it sometimes seem like you and your
health care providers aren't on the same
side? On December 3rd, BDI will present the
free lecture "Navigating the Rough Seas of
the Health Care System" featuring Dr. Paul
Ciechanowski...
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| REGISTER NOW: New Programs Begin in January |
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BDI's Spring 2009 season is right around the
corner. Now is the time to sign up for a
life-changing workshop, and registration
couldn't be easier...
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| BDI Celebrates Women with Type 1 |
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The First Annual BDI "Celebration of
Strength" luncheon, a free event designed to
"honor" women with Type 1 diabetes, touched
the hearts of more than 50 participants. Alexis
Pollak attended the event and shares her candid
story...
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| Would you EVER try an insulin pump? |
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Ever wonder if an insulin pump might be a
good choice for you? How do you really feel
about pumps? BDI, in collaboration with
Smiths Medical MD, Inc., has developed a
web-based automated program that helps you
explore what you like and don't like about
the idea of pumping insulin...
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Don't Miss BDI at the TCOYD Conference this Saturday! |
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Visit the BDI booth to ask questions, sign up
for workshops, learn about the DiaBuddies
mentor program, and pick up the diabetes
"News Flash" tee shirt. The tee is pictured
here, but you have to be at TCOYD to see the
news flash on the reverse side...
Click here for TCOYD programs featuring BDI's Dr. Polonsky and Dr. Guzman
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