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William Cefalu

@willcefalu

Chief Scientific & Medical Officer, Am. Diabetes Assn., Frm. Exec. Dir. of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Louisiana native and LSU Tiger Fan! #Diabetes

 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Joined February 2014
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Welcome to our 77th Scientific Sessions! Make sure to use the official hashtag (#2017ADA) to join the conversation. #ADA2017
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Cuts to funding for #diabetes research and programs affect us all. Official statement: bit.ly/2rQrieL #DiabetesFundingSaves
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"The bottom line is that #diabetes is not a choice by a patient," says our CSMMO Dr. William Cefalu: wired.com/2017/05/denying-he… via @WIRED
Denying Health Care to Diabetics Makes Just About Zero Sense

Denying Health Care to Diabetics Makes Just About Zero Sense

It's not worth denying care to people based on health habits—even if you could prove those habits caused disease.

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We’re committed to dispelling every single #diabetes myth out there. Join us and spread the word: bit.ly/2rfE9KG #ThisIsDiabetes
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Comments like his perpetuate the misconception that ppl w/ #diabetes develop it solely due to lifestyle choices. bit.ly/2pt58Cc
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Even when you're crunched for time, a quick walk or some stretching can benefit your health. Join us & get moving! @AmDiabetesAssn
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“To say that we were disappointed at Director Mulvaney’s comments would be an understatement,” @willcefalu says: n.pr/2pPt9is
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On behalf of millions of ppl living w/ #diabetes, we’re very disappointed by the statement of OMB’s Mick Mulvaney: bit.ly/2pt58Cc
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The @LouisianaHouse named today #DASHDiet Day in LA noting the acclaimed #nutrition health programs @PBRCNews! #honored #lalege #healthierLA – at Inniswold, LA
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"Funding is critical--we owe it to ourselves, our family members & loved ones." @willcefalu on imp. of #diabetes research. #ThisIsDiabetes
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Today, #Diabetes Advocates are taking Capitol Hill by storm for our Call to Congress! #ThisIsDiabetes
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Louisiana #Diabetes Advocates, @willcefalu and @theorganicfrost ready to meet @BillCassidy for Call to Congress! #ThisIsDiabetes
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#Diabetes advocates are in DC today! Powerful. Thx: @willcefalu @theorganicfrost @BillCassidy #ThisIsDiabetes @AmDiabetesAssn #TeamTackle
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@LSU27 Mar 2017
Hey Tigers, in honor of #DiabetesAlertDay, @PBRCNews is hosting a free diabetes screening Tuesday. Join them & take charge of your health!
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Our cell biology & bioimaging core provides state of the art imaging, analytical, and histological equipment & technical expertise #tour
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@LSU4 Feb 2017
The #DASHdiet that @PBRCNews helped develop is ranked as the #1 best diet by @usnews for the 7th year in a row: bit.ly/1afqELN #LSU
A Beginner’s Guide to the DASH Diet

A Beginner’s Guide to the DASH Diet

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Congratulations to our employee of the quarter, Adam Faucheux! Thank you for your exceptional service on our facilities management team!
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Our Dr. Katzmarzyk weighs in on the relationship between sitting less and diabetes risk. Read more here: bit.ly/2jx7lIi
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Marcus Hills dreams of one day following in the footsteps of our own Dr. Broyles. Watch their interview here: bit.ly/2jZWPug
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Congrats to our Dr. Bouchard, LSU's newest Boyd Professor! #LSUResearchWorks
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