14 People to Know
Snapshots of courage, effort, education, and advocacy
At Diabetes Forecast, we wish we had enough pages to feature each one of the millions of people affected by diabetes. The following noteworthy individuals provide snapshots of the courage, effort, education, and advocacy that make a real impact. As we join together, aiming for the American Diabetes Association's vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens, get ready to meet some new friends.
The diabetes world is packed with people who champion the cause, and each year Diabetes Forecast highlights some of those who are making a big difference. They are advocates and athletes, educators and researchers, chefs, musicians, authors, and comedians. Here, Forecast's pick of 14 people you need to know.
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Nikki Lang
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Sam Talbot
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Chelcie Rice
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Tom Beatson
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Jay Hewitt
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David Cummings, MD
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Kenneth Moritsugu, MD, MPH
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Haidee Merritt
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Jenny Mackenzie, PhD
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Robin Nwankwo, MPH, RD, CDE
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Lorraine Platka-Bird, PhD, RD
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Martin Gillis, DDS, MAEd
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Tasha Mac
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Andy Holder
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