ACB Diabetics in Action

20260610 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Speaker: Carolyn Ramondo, MPS RD LDN CDCES, Clinical Dietitian Specialist; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism discussed differences between types of diabetes, and monitoring diabetes. Title: Diabetes: What is it & How it Affects the Body. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at...

20260513 Living Better with Diabetes - How to Prepare for Traveling Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Our panel of Larry Gassman, Danette Dixon and Sugar Lopez discussed this topic, and we also heard from members of the audience about experience and solutions. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20260408 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted April 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Regular Physical Activity is one of the key components in helping to keep our Diabetes under control. Our speaker, Evan Charles Schwerbrock walked and or ran us through this important aspect of our Diabetic life. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20260311 Living Better with Diabetes-Diabetes Medications Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Kim Ladd provided an update on diabetes medications, with a focus on Type 2 diabetes and additional insights for Type 1 diabetics. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20260211 ACBDA Program Originally Broadcasted February 11, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined a panel with Sugar Lopez and Patricia Maddix to talk about handling potlucks and parties while managing diabetes. Share tips on what to bring, how to choose foods, and how to host a diabetes friendly gathering. The focus is on practical, real-life strategies to help you feel safe and confident at so...

20260114 ACB Diabetics in Action Education Originally broadcasted January 14, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Sharon Lotoczky shares ideas on strengthening motivation. A retired clinical social worker with lived experience of vision loss, she brings insight from both her work and personal journey. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20251210 Living Better with Diabetes-What blind friendly diabetic apps do you use? Originally Broadcasted December 10, 2025, on ACB Media 6 We have several apps that help us control our diabetes. We depend on Glucose monitors, calorie counters, and many more apps. Participants joined us to discuss those valuable apps. Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-acti...

20251112 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted November 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6 With the many different holiday celebrations upon us, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can become a stressful time managing life and diabetes. Participants joined fellow ACBDA members as they shared tips and ideas to encourage you. Patricia Maddix, Nancy Matulis, Randy Knapp, and Larry Gassman helpe...

20251008 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted October 08, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Speakers: Paul Lewis, Sugar Lopez, and Melissa Tuff. Have you ever thought about transplants? Participants joined us as our speakers shared their experiences with diabetes and receiving a transplant and how to maintain them. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a ther...

20250910 ACBDA Program Originally Broadcasted September 10, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Experiences and thoughts on the Tandem Mobi insulin pump with Patricia Maddix, Veronica Elsea, and Randy Knapp. Participants joined us as they shared how the pump has worked for them and the benefits they have found.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20250813 ACBDA Program Originally Broadcasted August 13, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined us for a casual and inspiring conversation with Kaila Allen as she shared how Reiki, meditation, mindfulness, and life coaching can support those living with diabetes. Participants learned how these practices may help reduce stress, improve balance, and support your overall well-being. Participants...

20250514 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted May 14, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Diabetes and Mental Health - Speaker: Pam Shaw Participants joined us as Pam shared with us ways to manage mental stress when living with the ups and downs with diabetes.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20250409 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted April 9, 2025, on ACB Media 6   ** Living Better with Diabetes Visited the Blind Mice Mega Mart. Blind Mice sells accessible kitchen tools to help blind individuals cook safely and confidently—indoors or out. Their motto: “You don’t need sight to cook.” The mall also features stores with phone accessories, gardening gear, health supplies,...

20250312 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted March 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Exercise with Diabetes. This episode featured Speaker: Tara Rogowsky, Virtual Programs Manager, Northwest Association of Blind Athletes.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20250212 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Healthier Choices Relating to Valentines Day. Our speaker was Carolyn Ramondo, RD, LDN, CDCES, CNSC discussed pre-diabetes and prevention.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20250108 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted January 8, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Originally Broadcasted January 8, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Veronica Elsea discussed The Patricia La France Wolf Memorial Fund   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20241211 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted December 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Andy Burstein updated us on Accessible Pharmacy   sponsored by: ACB Diabetics in action comm-live-12-Dec-1200 Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20241113 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted November 13, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Richie Lefebvre, Product Support and Services Manager En-Vision America provided a hands-on/descriptive demonstration of the ScripTalk Reader and the ScripTalk Mobile App. Also, an overview of the states that currently have audible prescription laws in effect.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action     Fin...

20240911 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted September 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Shauna Jatho RN BSN Clinical Nurse Educator Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. discussed non-24.   Sponsored by: Diabetics in action Find out more at https://acb-diabetics-in-action.pinecast.co

20240814 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted August 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, we discussed how to adapt recipes to make them healthier and still taste great. 20240814 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted August 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, we discussed how to adapt recipes to make them healthier and still taste great.   Sponsored by: ACBDA    Spons...

20240709 1600 Sugar and Spice Is not Always Nice Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3   This year, we featured both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, plus a spouse who discussed supporting someone who is diabetic.   Edited By: Larry Gassman

20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3       We shared their respective organizations legislative priorities for 2024, inclusive of what is being done to make durable medical equipment, DME, fully accessible. Attendees joined ACB Diabetics in Acti...

20240709 1300 What Is Late and Great in the Diabetes Management Space for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Discussion of the new standards of care for diabetes for 2024. This session focused on updates in diabetes care and management. We highlighted new drugs to market and delve into navigating the ongoing shortages of GLP1 medications. Updates were provided on continuous...

20240612 Living Better with Diabetes–Food Shopping and Nutrition Labels Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Carolyn Ramondo from Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center shared suggestions for how to deal with all the information provided when we are food shopping. Nutrition labels can be overwhelming, do we look at salt or sugar, what about sugar vs. fat, how about sugar vs. added sugar,...

20240508 Living Better with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Scott Thornhill is ACB’s new Executive Director. We felt that it was important for members of ACB-Diabetics in Action to have the chance to meet Scott and question him about his plans for ACB. Scott grew up in North Carolina, and is blind himself, losing his vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) after being...