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Holiday Eating Survival Guide
Do you struggle with all the extra food temptations during the holidays? Here are our tips for not over-indulging. What are your top tips?
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What We Are Thankful For
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you and all the members of Rhodes’ support system. What are you thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving!
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Spread Awareness and Join Us on Facebook Live
It is important that we talk about the challenges of diabetes management, especially in November which is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Connect with us tomorrow – Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2019 from 7-7:30 p.m. as we go Live on Facebook! We’ll answer your questions and discuss diabetes management and supporting each other. See you then!
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Don’t Wait for a Health Scare
Why do we wait for a health scare to focus on our health and keep our vices in check? Whether you struggle with smoking, drinking, sugar, lack of exercise, stress management- most of us have a struggle. Most of us also get a little complacent UNTIL we have a legitimate scare. Chest pains, sudden vision […]
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Rhodes’ 36th Diaversary & Lessons Diabetes Has Taught Him
Oct. 10th marked Rhodes’ 36th Diaversary of his Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Looking back, he shares the important lessons that diabetes has taught him over the last 36 years. Don’t miss this week’s video!
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Be a Part of the Bigger Cause!
This past weekend, Alana attended the JDRF One Walk in Richmond, VA to raise money for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes. Over $350,000 has been raised by 1,300 participants and 122 teams. As a diabetic or support team member, it’s really important to feel like you are a part of the bigger cause and […]
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Diabetes Support System Tips
Are you the friend, family member or loved one of a diabetic? If so, you may be wondering how you can be more supportive of the diabetic in your life. Find out Alana’s top four tips in this video!
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Upcoming Events in Fall 2019
Don’t miss these JDRF and American Diabetes Association events in Virginia this Fall! September 22: JDRF One Walk in Roanoke, VA September 21: American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk in Washington, DC September 22: JDRF Back to School with T1D in Leesburg, VA September 28: JDRF One Walk in Front Royal, VA October 6: JDRF One Walk in Richmond, […]
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Should You Worry about Anxiety and Depression?
Why do diabetes and mental health issues go hand in hand? Let’s see, a life threatening, chronic auto-immune disorder that carries the risk of serious complications, and causes you to feel lethargic, foggy, intensely thirsty, tired, causes stomach pain, nerve pain, and headaches. And, to avoid these symptoms, you must be extremely diligent with everything you eat […]
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Diabetes is hard, but you can do it
It is hard to practically manage diabetes, day in and day out. It requires hard work, diligence, and persistence, and we know it is not easy, but we know you can do it. Make managing your diabetes your top priority so that you can live a long, full, happy life with no limits. Let’s do […]
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