The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

Becoming a Diabetes Advocate with Suzanne Lohnes

Episode Summary

Want to become an advocate for people with diabetes but not sure where to begin? AADE Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas talks to Suzanne Lohnes, MA, RN, CDE, CPT, about how she started on the path. Suzanne’s passion is advocating for persons with diabetes to make sure that they are provided the education and tools needed to successfully manage their disease and live a healthy life without complications. Listen to learn more about how this drive has shaped her involvement in legislation for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring devices in California.

Episode Notes

Resources:

AADE Advocacy Page:  https://www.diabeteseducator.org/advocacy

AADE Advocacy Tools and Resources: https://www.diabeteseducator.org/advocacy/advocacy-tools-and-resources

Advocacy Legislative Action Center: https://www.diabeteseducator.org/advocacy/aade-legislative-action-center#/

MY AADE NETWORK Advocacy:  http://www.myaadenetwork.org/p/co/ly/gid=287