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Dear Nicole,

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.

IN THIS ISSUE
  • NEW! Watch BDI Educational Videos Online
  • "I'm Not Alone in This"
  • Too Dangerous to Keep Quiet: Diabetes and Addiction
  • BDI Survey Results: Weight and Type 2 Diabetes
  • BDI is for Families, Too
  • Would you and your family like to attend a "feel good" event that convinces you that anything is possible when you have diabetes?

  • "I'm Not Alone in This"
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    The experience of one person reveals how the DiaBuddies program CAN change how you live with diabetes.


    Too Dangerous to Keep Quiet: Diabetes and Addiction
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    What you may not know: Addiction affects individuals with diabetes too, and the consequences are quite dangerous.


    BDI Survey Results: Weight and Type 2 Diabetes
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    A recent national phone survey found an unsettling communications gap between physicians and people with type 2 diabetes when talking about weight management.


    BDI is for Families, Too
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    Even those without diabetes can experience the effects of "diabetes burnout". Click here to find out not only why, but how to get the support you need.


    Would you and your family like to attend a "feel good" event that convinces you that anything is possible when you have diabetes?
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    Please join San Diego's "Meet and Greet" of Team Type 1 as they finish the 750 mile cycling route of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California on Sunday, February 22nd at 2:30 p.m. in Escondido!


    NEW! Watch BDI Educational Videos Online
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    After much anticipation, the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI) now offers videos of select patient and healthcare provider programs online at no charge.

    Click here to learn more...
    Quick Access to the BDI Website

    Spring 2009 Program Guide

    The BDI Resource Library includes videos, web links and more

    BDI: Mission, Team & In the News

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