If you missed last night's meeting here's a quick recap. Our meeting started with a lively tai chi demonstration from writer, Diabetes Positive contributor and DESA board member, Judith Jones Ambrosini. Afterwards, Judith announced that the newly formed New York City Chapter of DESA (Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association) will be hosting their first event, a walking tour of Central Park, in June. This month's meeting topic was: 'How Satisfied Are You With Your Current Health Care.' Women with both type and type 2 diabetes freely admitted to being disappointment with their doctors and current care providers as well asa to being frustrated by the confusing messages regarding self-care. There were a lot of questions about if and when it's okay to raise your voice at your doctor's office and demand better care. The answer, by the way, was a resounding, "yes!" Joy Pape, RN, CDE, answered various questions about the 'normal' range for numbers as well as what's the difference between an 'RD' and nutritionist for the group. Joy stressed the need for all us to go to our doctors before making any changes in our care. Bernie Hughes from Dexcom also joined us with a product preview of the Continuous Glucose Monitor. Our local NYC chapter of the ADA provided free materials to help our divas find more local and online resources to help them build a better healthcare team along with brochures about Duane Reade's free diabetes education program.
New divas attending their first meeting included: Iris and Jean. Vanetta had the biggest diva 'win' of the month! She completed her goal to keep a very detailed food journal to present to her doctor at her next visit. Tomorrow's her doctor's appointment! Way to go! And, Happy 'DB-Day' to Danielle - you look fabulous!
NEXT MEETING:
June's Topic: You Are NOT Your Number! Hosted by: Phyllis (NYC Meeting Leader) & Leslie (Membership Coordinator)
Thursday, June 14, 7-9 PM at the McBurney YMCA
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
ENERGY UP! YEAR END CELEBRATION. Monday, June 25th - Meet RuPaul and Katie Couric. Help encourage young women to stay healthy and upbeat about their bodies, minds and spirits at the annual ENERGY UP! Year End Party hosted by our favorite fitness guru, High Voltage, in midtown Manhattan. 5-9 PM. More details to follow
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