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On\u00a0October 24, hundreds of women with diabetes and their loved ones will descend upon the Embassy Suites LAX North for DiabetesSisters\u2019 power-packed two day<\/span>\u00a0conference. This will be the eighth Conference hosted by DiabetesSisters and the first time it will convene in the Los Angeles, CA area.\u00a0 It will also be the first time for the organization to open the entire event to both women with diabetes and their loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the only conference of its kind for women with diabetes, the event offers opportunities for women of all ages, with all types of diabetes, from all walks of life, to gain the tools, strategies, resources, and connections needed to accelerate their success in every area of diabetes management. Attendees travel from all over the US and Canada, representing at least 20 US states at each conference. DiabetesSisters\u2019 Welcome Team provides support to all first-time attendees to ensure a true \u201csisterhood\u201d experience for everyone. \u00a0\u00a0While there, attendees learn about the latest diabetes products, build their support networks and attend education sessions conducted by diabetes experts and well-known diabetes advocates. Conference topics include nutrition and clean eating, exercise, parenting, and depression. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, Kerri Sparling, author of the award winning blog, Six Until Me, will appear as the keynote speaker at the conference. Sparling has been called \u201ccaptivating, genuinely hilarious, and a true inspiration\u201d by a JDRF leader, and has been applauded for her \u201cenergy and emotion\u201d at speaking events by Jeff Hitchcock, of Children With Diabetes. DiabetesSisters is thrilled to offer conference participants the chance to meet the award-winning blogger who grins through the tough times, and maintains her strong personality and sharp wit despite the burdens of the disease.<\/p>\n

In addition to Kerri Sparling, LA radio talk show host, Mother Love, will be speaking on embracing happiness and beating depression when living with diabetes. Mother Love, has appeared in television and film, and is best known for her widely acclaimed talk show on LATalkRadio.com, which airs weekdays from2-4 pm. Mother Love has written three books, including the 2006 \u201cHalf the Mother Twice the Love,\u201d about her journey from an unhealthy past to a healthy new beginning. Her vivacious spirit makes her an energetic activist in support of women living with diabetes, and she has done hundreds of radio interviews on behalf of the American Diabetes Association. Mother Love believes strongly in encouraging women to make their own PHDs, or Personal Health Decisions, which she has personal experience with, as a woman living with diabetes who has lost over 100 pounds. Using a mix of motivational techniques and humor, she has inspired other women to take an active role in their disease management, and has become a smiling face behind the disease.<\/p>\n

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The theme of DiabetesSisters\u2019 2014 Conference is Stepping Stones. \u201cDiabetes management is a life-long marathon, not a sprint. The Stepping Stones theme represents the idea that success is achieved by taking small steps in diabetes management,\u201d said Brandy Barnes, Founder and CEO of DiabetesSisters who has lived with diabetes since 1990.<\/p>\n

A detailed conference agenda (including session topics and speakers), discounted hotel information, and a link to registration ($125 until\u00a0October 10) can be found at:\u00a0<\/span>www.diabetessisters.org\/2014LA<\/wbr><\/a>. Registration pricing is the same for women with diabetes and their loved ones.\u00a0 This price includes reception with appetizers\u00a0on Friday, cooked-to-order breakfast,\u00a0<\/span>lunch,<\/span>\u00a0on Saturday, attendance to all education sessions\u00a0on Friday\u00a0and\u00a0Saturday, and<\/span>\u00a0giveaways.\u00a0 A free 24-hour shuttle service to the airport is provided by Embassy Suites LAX, which is located one-half mile from the airport and the Los Angeles coastline. The hotel is also a short drive to downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Malibu. Please note: The Partner\u2019s Perspective Program will not be offered at this conference; Instead, partners, spouses, brothers, sisters, parents, friends, and any other loved ones of women with diabetes over the age of 18 are encouraged to register and attend the conference alongside their female loved one with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information see: www.diabetessisters.org\/2014LA<\/wbr><\/a>\u00a0<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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