What Hurricane Beryl Taught Me About Type 2 Diabetes Management
What a major hurricane taught me about self-care for diabetes in the event of a natural disaster.
Serena Valentine was diagnosed with diabetes on Nov. 29, 2003. Initially, she was misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes due to her young age. However, 5 years later, she discovered that she was living with type 2 diabetes. Valentine is the executive director of CORE Initiative, a nonprofit organization in Houston, TX. She volunteers with the American Diabetes Association as a “Focus on Diabetes” Champion. Her mantra is, “The change that we want to see must begin with us!” You can reach her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her website.
What a major hurricane taught me about self-care for diabetes in the event of a natural disaster.
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