ACB Focus: Health and Wellness

About ACB Focus: Health and Wellness

Welcome to the Health and Wellness Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Health and Wellness Track contains programming that empowers individuals who are blind and visually impaired from under-represented communities and most at risk of additional physical, psychological, and social health complications to take command over their health.

Publisher

American Council of the Blind

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2021

Latest episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2025

   20250709 1430 Meal Planning for a Healthy Life with Diabetes

   20250709 1430 Meal Planning for a Healthy Life with Diabetes Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Three dietitians and diabetes educators from Pennsylvania Hospital joined us and shared ideas for planning tasty, fun, and interesting meals following eating recommendations for health with diabetes. Deciding what to eat for your meals and snacks every day is certainly a daunting experience and even more, so, when you're stopping to think about carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nutrition labels, etc. Participants joined us to help pick up some new tips to help make everyday meal planning easier and enjoyable. There was time for attendees to share their own suggestions and ask any questions about diabetes. Facilitator: Patricia Maddix, ACBDA Board Member, Vancouver, WA Presenters: Abigail Chesterson, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES, Director, Diabetes Education Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA and Carolyn Ramondo RD, LDN, CDCES, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian Specialist, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

2. 

   10 Jul 2025

   20250709 1300 ACBDA Presents Advocating for Mental Health Techniques in Action

   20250709 1300 ACBDA Presents Advocating for Mental Health Techniques in Action Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined Emily Durfey, MSW, LSW and Stephanie Ash, MSW, LSW, Esq. as they reviewed techniques for how people with diabetes can advocate for their mental health! We reviewed ways to identify and combat stigma and stereotypes, learn techniques to successfully engage in self-advocacy with family, friends, and providers and discuss signs of diabetes distress/burnout and how to seek help. Participants had an opportunity to put learned techniques into action through guided role-plays during the last half of the session and left feeling empowered to take action to advocate for their mental health! Facilitator: Randy Knapp, Board Member, ACBDA, Rockville, MD. Presenters: Stephanie L. Ash, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Endocrinology, Cleveland, OH and Emily Durfey, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Endocrinology, Cleveland, OH.

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   20250708 1430 Accessibility of Diabetes Tools

   20250708 1430 Accessibility of Diabetes Tools Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 3 This session explored the latest advancements in diabetes management tools designed with accessibility in mind for individuals who are blind or have low vision. We discussed the features and benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMS) such as the prescription-based Freestyle Libre 3+ and Dexcom 7. We also talked about the over-the-counter options like the Dexcom Stelo, Abbott Lingo, and Abbott Freestyle Rio. as well as InPen and the Prodigy Meter, highlighting their compatibility with various accessibility needs. Additionally, the session also covered accessible insulin pumps and how they are transforming diabetes care for individuals who are blind or low vision, focusing on the tools' usability, features, and the support they provide in managing diabetes independently.

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