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.

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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 social events.

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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.

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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.

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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 helped us through the holidays.

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Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Intimacy by the numbers: participants joined ACB Diabetics in Action as we touched on a sensitive topic important to everyone. People often ignore people with disabilities (people who are blind), treat them as children, or take advantage. How does any of this affect self-esteem and comfort with developing intimate relationships? It’s about the real stuff between our ears, and between us as people! Attendees joined Marilyn Volker and Debbie Hazelton, subject matter experts, as we ventured into this journey into personal intimacy. To follow ACB’s Code of Conduct Policy creating a “welcoming and safe environment” our hosts did not take questions live during the call, but rather, we requested that questions be submitted ahead of time, by October 9th at the latest, and our hosts determined what questions they will answer. It is our hope and belief that this initial call will simply begin to bring this important topic to light and that, if there is interest, may afford other opportunities to have future calls on this topic to delve more deeply into the subject matter. Please send your questions to: acbdaorg@gmail.com   Sponsored by ACBDA

20230913 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes– Braille Institute Originally Broadcasted September 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Julie Slusher of the Braille Institute was our guest speaker. Julie is an Outreach and Independent Living Skills Instructor at the Braille Institute in Laguna Hills, California. She shared about opportunities available through the Braille Institute. Participants joined us for this interesting and informative program.   Sponsored by ACBDA

20230705 1600 Testimonials from our Members about their Diabetes Journey Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Again, this year we featured our members as they told us about their own personal journeys with diabetes. Some are type 1, others type 2. Some use Insulin, others take oral medications. The treatment and individual journeys are usually fascinating, riveting, and inspiring, with stories that are very specific to our member/panelists. This panel is usually packed with emotion and inspiration so please join us to learn more.   Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20230705 1430 Educate, Empower and Excel in your journey with Diabetes. Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We all have a health journey with diabetes. ACBDA was pleased to bring two vibrant and compelling organizations that provide training, education, and motivation to everyone with diabetes in helping them to manage their health through empowerment. Participants learned more from these groups and how they can become involved in their presentations and discussions.   Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20230622 1000 Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Professionals discussed current best practices and latest changes/recommendations in managing Type I and Type II Diabetes.   Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20230809 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes–Beyond Frustrations Living with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted August 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Our speaker, Dr. Michael Fulop, is a practicing clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes distress and mitigating the impact of stress for people with diabetes. Dr. Fulop talked with us about the impacts of distress, how stress and diabetes "feed" each other, and some ideas for managing the stressors that people with diabetes must cope with every day. Please join us for this timely and interesting presentation.

20230712 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes - Essential Oils with your Daily Living Originally Broadcasted July 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5   ACB Diabetics in Action welcomed Hayley Ayers to share and discuss how she incorporates  the use of essential oils into her daily living. She shared with you important safety considerations, discussed the myriad of ways essential oils can be used around your home, and told you about the top oils used to address things such as circulation, nerve pain, blood sugar regulation, and more.   Sponsored by ACBDA

on the particular diabetes self-management needs of people who are blind or have low vision. She has a special interest in foot care. She will share information about daily foot care and non-visual examination of one’s own feet. She will allow plenty of time for questions from people on the call. Sponsored by ACBDA

20230510 ACBDA-Living Better with Diabetes-TSA Traveling Insights Originally Broadcasted May 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Marie Trottier is an Outreach and Engagement Program Manager with the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) shared information on TSA Cares, PSS Program, engaging with TSA Officers at the checkpoints, and other TSA programs and services.

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Listeners joined ACBDA to welcome Cecelia Guajardo, a recent graduate from a college in Washington State. Do you want to start to eat healthier? It is reading those food labels or good or bad carbs. Sponsored by American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action Email ACB Diabetics in Action

Thriving and living with diabetes Living with diabetes is tough and living with vision loss adds to the challenge.