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Mission: To improve the health, function, and quality of life of Fulton
and DeKalb county residents at risk for, or affected by, diabetes.
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January 2015 Newsletter
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Diabetes and the Flu
Getting the flu is no fun, especially for people with Diabetes.
If you or a loved one are living with Diabetes and get the flu, there are important things to know. Be prepared. Talk with your doctor about a "Sick-Day Plan." Read more.
1. Take time to get a flu vaccine
2. Take everyday preventive action to stop the spread of germs
3. Take flu anti-viral drugs (Tamiflu® or Relenza are usually prescribed by doctors.)
People living with diabetes who get the flu should call their doctor immediately. The anti-viral drugs work best when started within 2 days of getting sick. See: Who should take flu antiviral drugs?
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Please join us!
DCAC Quarterly Meeting on January 27th
Details: Tuesday, January 27th
11 am to 12:30 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt SW
Atlanta, 30312
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Newcomers are especially welcome!
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Free diabetes prevention and self-management education materials will be available to attendees. Our education materials are designed for community members, health advocates, and health care providers. We will also have DCAC handouts on finding health insurance, locating resources for the uninsured, and transitioning to Medicare available.
Directions and parking info available.
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Everyone with Diabetes Counts!
Free classes begin January 20th
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> Spread the word to seniors in your community! <
Free 6-week diabetes self-management classes will be offered to seniors beginning Tues., January 20th at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. For details, call 1-888-313-9355. Download flyer here.
Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) classes are part of a national program designed to improve the quality of life and quality of care of Medicare beneficiaries.
Stay tuned:
Alliant GMCF, Georgia's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, will be providing training to lay leaders to conduct the EDC classes.
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Need Health Insurance?
Sign up before February 15th!
Financial help to buy health insurance is available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The deadline to apply for 2015 is coming soon. Most people must sign up by February 15th or wait until January of 2016 to get help paying for health insurance.
Get your questions answered by calling 1-800-318-2596 (24/7) or sit down and talk with a trained Marketplace Navigator. Find free local help by using the Get Covered Connector or by calling Connecting Georgians to Coverage at 1-855-899-6092.
Word of caution: Many insurance agents are qualified to sign up individuals and families for Marketplace health plans, but they aren't required to offer unbiased help or use the Marketplace website. Help to pay for insurance is only available through the Marketplace website at www.HealthCare.gov.
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Affordable Care Act: Free Preventive Services
Some people living with Diabetes smoke and/or use other tobacco products. Smoking raises the risk for diabetes complications (blindness, kidney failure, and leg amputations). Additionally, second-hand smoke increases the risk of other members of the household for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Smoking cessation treatments are now included as a free preventive service in Health Plans sold since March of 2010. Although the State Health Benefit Plan in Georgia has adopted the policy, it appears that other health insurance companies in Georgia have not yet updated their list to include these drugs and over-the-counter medications.
If you or a loved one is trying to quit smoking, talk to your doctor and insurance company about free help to quit. Help is available through the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line 24/7 at 1-877-270-STOP.
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Resources for the Uninsured in Metro ATL
The popular Atlanta Regional Health Guide includes resources in Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties. Download Guide here in English or Spanish.
Order free copies by calling 1-888-720-1337 or by e-mail to Felicita Rodriguez at frodriguez@arcos-ny.com.
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Upcoming Partner Events
Better Choices, Better Health - Diabetes
Free 6-week class offered by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
To learn more, call Jennifer Rewkowski at 866-202-1926.
C.U.B.S. Support Group: 2nd Thursday every month.
Mechanicsville Branch Library. Details here.
Georgia Diabetes Coalition Meeting: Wed., January 21st.
10 am to 12 pm. Register here.
"Shine a Light on Diabetes" at the State Capitol
Tues., Jan. 27th, 12:30 to 3 pm (after DCAC Meeting.)
For more info, call John Riley at 678-310-4432.
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Mark Your Calendars:
DCAC Quarterly Meetings on the following Tuesdays in 2015
April 28th, July 28th, and October 27th
11 am to 12:30 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt St. SW, Atlanta 30312
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For community resources and support to prevent diabetes and its complications, visit our website: www.dcacfulton.org,x
contact us by phone at: 740-807-1054,
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The Diabetes Community Action Coalition, Inc. is the local chapter of the Georgia Diabetes Coalition and one of six Coalitions of the Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC).
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Other Coalitions in HPAC include the Asthma, Healthy Heart, Smoke-Free, Interfaith, and Safe Kids Coalitions.
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Support the work of DCAC in Fulton & DeKalb Counties!
Donations in the form of a check may be mailed to:
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Diabetes Community Action Coalition, Inc. x
P.O. Box 90991, Atlanta, GA 30364.
Donations by credit card are gratefully accepted
through the link to DCAC's PayPal account below.
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