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nal article on this topic in 1991, and continues through their current NIH grant. Along the way, they have racked up many frequent flyer miles, re-ceived top awards from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and most importantly, actually seen changes in the way people with diabetes are viewed, cared for and educated. Along with her work and research in empowerment, Marti also authored three patient education curricula that are published and distributed by the ADA and are widely used in education programs throughout the US. She has been actively involved in both the ADA and AADE, having been on the Boards of both. She served as President, Health Care and Education fo