The first session of Camp Victory in Leesville, Louisiana is in the records book. One hundred young campers living with diabetes spent the week sharing and bonding with kids from all over the state. They enjoyed swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts and so much more. Camp Victory is supported by your donations. A special thank you to our medical staff volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to ensure the safety of all campers. Week two is now in full swing!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Father of the Year Awards dinner a great success! Our “Dads”, Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich, Glen Golemi, Jim Remetich, and Kenny Rabalais shared a special evening with family, friends and colleagues. We are already working on next year’s big night…and we need your input. Please tell us about fathers you know who make family a priority while balancing a career and community involvement. Please send your nomination(s) to Olivia Moriarty at omoriarty@diabetes.org or call her at (888) 342-2383 ext.6072
Are you having trouble getting your Z’s?. Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep, which results in trouble sleeping.
Here are some things you can do to doze off peacefully:
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Corey Fitzgerald Photography
Do you make the best Chicken Andouille Gumbo? Is your jambalaya to die for? Show a little hometown pride and enter it in our “All-American Diabetes Cookbook” recipe contest with Chef Bill Collins.
If your dish is selected, Chef Bill will make it diabetes-friendly, and you’ll get a signed copy of the cookbook. Recipe criteria include originality, regional representation, and their suitability for healthful diabetes meals.
Plus, all qualified entries will receive a discount coupon good for purchasing American Diabetes Association books on ShopDiabetes.org.
Submit your recipe by July 31, 2015 at diabetes.org/ChefBill.
Good luck!
Cool off with this refreshing smoothie on a hot, summer day! Made with fresh fruit and veggies, and creamy Greek nonfat yogurt, this delicious drink is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Prep Time: 5 minutes
1 5.3 oz. container Dannon® Light & Fit® Strawberry, Blueberry or Vanilla Greek Nonfat Yogurt
1 cup baby spinach leaves, tightly packed
1/2 cup cantaloupe, fresh, diced
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 cup ice, chipped
Place yogurt and all other ingredients into blender canister and blend on medium for 30 seconds.
Increase speed to high and continue blending for 15 seconds.
Pour blended smoothie into two 8-oz glasses and serve.
Food Choices: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Fat-Free Milk, 2 Fat
Volunteer/Service Hours Opportunities
The American Diabetes Associations relies on our volunteers to help make our events a success! We are currently looking for volunteers who are interested in committing a couple hours on two of upcoming walks one in Baton Rouge and the other in New Orleans. It is a great opportunity for high school and college students who need service hours.
The Baton Rouge walk is August 29, 2015 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at 6400 Perkins Rd. The New Orleans walk is November 14, 2015 at Audubon Park’s Newman Bandstand.
We need help with registering participants, staffing the food and beverage stations and rest areas, and setting up and breaking down the event. You will be of service for just a few hours and will receive a receive t-shirt, food, drink and entertainment for taking part in raising funds and awareness to Stop Diabetes!
If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please contact Ali Coates for more information at 888-342-2383 ext. 6073 or by email at acoates@diabetes.org
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