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Date:Â Â October 11, 2025
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Title:  Understanding Diabetes and Women’s Health
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Summary:  Diabetes impact women's health differently and may lead to a higher risk of certain complications. A management and prevention. The intended outcome of this program is that attendees will gain a better understanding of the biopsychosocial impact of diabetes on women’s health across the adult lifespan with a particular focus on the childbearing years and how healthcare professionals can effectively care for and manage this population to improve health outcomes.
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8:30–9:00 AM    Registration, Refreshments
9:00-9:45 AM Â Â Â Â Ginger Vieira - YES! Diabetes is Harder for Women? But Here's How I Thrive
9:45-10:30 AMÂ Â Â Maria Koen, FNP - Pregnancy & Diabetes: Managing for a Healthy Outcome
10:30-11:00 AMÂ Â Networking, Exhibit
11:00-12:00 PMÂ Â Gillian Arathuzik RD LDN CDCES - Navigating Nutrition: Addressing Diabetes in
               Women Across the Lifespan                                   Â
12:00-1:00 PMÂ Â Â Lunch, Networking, Exhibit
1:00-1:45 PMÂ Â Â Â Karissa Giovannini, MSW, LICSW - Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting Patients with
                Chronic Health Conditions
1:45-2:30 PM    Courtney Cameron, PharmD, BCACP – Nutrient- Stimulated Hormone Therapy Conundrum:
                Exposure in Conception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
2:30-2:45 PMÂ Â Â Â Closing remarks
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Location: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Andover Inn
               4 Chapel Ave.
               Andover, MA 01810
Click HERE to register
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Questions? Contact adces@adces.org
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Coordinating Body 2025 (click name to email)
State Grassroots Coordinator/Advocacy:Â This position is open