Diabetes Day by Day

When disaster strikes, managing diabetes can become more challenging, from accessing medications and supplies to maintaining your usual routine. Having a plan in place can make all the difference. In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, we're joined by Sylvia Kehlenbrink, MD, a leading expert in diabetes care during emergencies, to discuss how people living with diabetes and the people who love and support them can prepare for unexpected events. 
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Sylvia Kehlenbrink, MD, Endocrinologist and Director of Global Endocrinology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Part-time Instructor at Harvard Medical School, and Founder and Director of the Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises Program at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
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Additional resources:
Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition's Disaster Preparedness Plan
Find additional disaster preparedness resources and support at diabetesdisasterresponse.org and diabetes.org.
Have questions? Contact the ADA's Center for Information.

For millions of people living with diabetes, insulin isn't optional—it's essential. Yet too many individuals and families continue to face impossible choices because of its cost. In the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts are joined by Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), to discuss why insulin affordability remains one of the most important issues affecting the diabetes community today, what the INSULIN Act of 2026 could mean for people living with diabetes and their families, and how you can help create change.
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area
Lisa Murdock, Chief Advocacy Officer at the ADA
Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!
Additional resources:
Help drive change for affordable insulin by signing our petition today at diabetes.org/InsulinAct.
Become a Diabetes Advocate at diabetes.org/BecomeAnAdvocate.
Share your story today at diabetes.org/ShareYourStory.
For all things advocacy, visit diabetes.org/Advocacy.

Living with diabetes means paying attention to your health in ways others may never fully understand, and eye health is one of the most important parts of that journey. For Healthy Vision Month, this episode of Diabetes Day by Day features Sterling Glass sharing his personal diabetes and eye health journey, and why protecting vision is so important for people living with diabetes.
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area
Sterling Glass, Diabetes Advocate living with type 1 diabetes and a member of the Blind Boys of Alabama
Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!
Additional resources:
Learn more about diabetes and eye health at diabetes.org/EyeHealth and enjoy the music of the Blind Boys of Alabama on their Spotify playlist.
Read more about Sterling's journey.

Managing diabetes means taking care of your whole body, and this includes your feet. In this episode, you'll hear about why foot care is so important and how small, daily habits can make a big difference in preventing serious problems. 
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area
Cyaandi Dove, DPM, Director of Podiatry and Director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon
Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!
Additional resources:
Interested in learning more? Learn more at diabetes.org/FootHealth.

Advocacy helps improve access to care, medications, and technology. It also helps bring real-life diabetes experiences to lawmakers who shape important policies. In this episode, you'll hear about one advocate's experience at our Call to Congress in Washington, DC, where community members meet to share their stories and push for change.  
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area
Danica Collins, MS, NBC-HWC, San Diego-Based Hospital Consultant, Board Certified Health Coach, Diabetes Advocate, and Founder of Dia-Log the Insulin for Your Soul
Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!
Additional resources:
Interested in becoming an advocate? Sign up today.
You can also learn more about our advocacy efforts and initiatives on our site.