About Taking control of your diabetes
Taking Control of Your Diabetes: Transforming Lives through Innovative Programs and Events
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that requires constant management, monitoring, and care to prevent complications and maintain good health. However, living with diabetes can be challenging, overwhelming, and isolating for many individuals who struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, and social impact of this condition.
That's where Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) comes in. TCOYD is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with diabetes to live healthier lives by providing them with the knowledge, skills, resources, and support they need to take control of their diabetes.
Founded in 1995 by Dr. Steven Edelman - an endocrinologist living with type 1 diabetes himself - TCOYD has been at the forefront of diabetes education and advocacy for over two decades. The organization's mission is simple yet powerful: "to transform the way people live with and manage their diabetes through innovative programs that inspire action."
What sets TCOYD apart from other diabetes organizations is its unique approach to education. Instead of relying on traditional lectures or textbooks that can be dry or boring for some individuals, TCOYD offers interactive conferences that are fun-filled events designed to educate attendees about all aspects of living well with diabetes.
These conferences feature world-renowned experts in various fields related to diabetes care such as endocrinology, nutrition science, exercise physiology as well as motivational speakers who share their personal stories about overcoming challenges associated with managing this chronic disease.
In addition to these conferences held throughout the year across different cities in America (and now online), TCOYD also offers various programs aimed at helping individuals manage their blood sugar levels better while improving overall health outcomes.
One such program is "Taking Control University," an online platform where participants can access comprehensive courses on topics ranging from carb counting basics to advanced insulin pump therapy techniques. These courses are taught by certified educators who provide personalized feedback based on each participant's progress.
Another program offered by TCOYD is "DiabetesSisters," which provides peer support groups for women living with all types of diabetes across America. These groups offer a safe space where women can share experiences related to managing their condition while receiving emotional support from others who understand what they're going through.
TCOYD also partners up regularly with other organizations like JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) or ADA (American Diabetes Association) on initiatives aimed at raising awareness about issues affecting people living with this chronic disease while advocating for better policies around healthcare access or research funding allocation.
Overall Taking Control Of Your Diabetes has transformed how we view our relationship between our bodies & minds when it comes down too managing our blood sugar levels & overall health outcomes!