San Francisco CA– April 15, 2015 – Nadia Al-Samarrie, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the essential resource for those living with diabetes, Diabetes Health Magazine, recently posted a new blog on her website entitled, “Nadia Al-Samarrie Nominated as Finalist for 2015 WPA Award of Distinction.” All awards are worthy of celebration, however not all awards are of equal importance.

Ms. Al-Samarrie, fully aware of the impressive nature of the award for which she has been nominated writes, “The mission and purpose of the Western Publishing Association (WPA) is to recognize those who have distinguished themselves in the field of media each year.” She adds, “I am honored to be among those individuals who have been recognized as having “moved mountains” and nominated as a finalist for the Leadership Award.”

Happy to share the moment with the publication she founded, Al-Samarrie adds, “In addition to my nomination, I am very proud that Diabetes Health Magazine is also a Maggie Finalist this year.”

According to Al-Samarrie, “My passion is what carries me forward to help all of those who have or live with someone who has diabetes in every way I possibly can. I am sincerely grateful for the nomination.”

The entire blog can be read http://www.diabeteshealth.com/business-article-archive/nadia-al-samarrie-nominated-as-finalist-for-2015-wpa-award-of-distinction/

About Nadia Al-Samarrie

Founder and Publisher, Nadia Al-Samarrie was not only born into a family with diabetes, but also married into one.  She was propelled at a young age into “caretaker mode,” and with her knowledge of the scarcity of resources, support, and understanding for people with diabetes, co-founded Diabetes Interview–now Diabetes Health magazine. She is best known for using her personal experience in writing articles on a variety of topics. Her mission is to investigate, inform and inspire those living with diabetes.

Nadia is recognized as one of the most passionate innovative diabetes patient advocate in the diabetes community. She has personally funded and delivered at no cost, over 15 million copies of Diabetes Health magazine. In the last 24 years, Healthcare professionals in clinics and hospitals have come to depend on the magazine as an educational resource. The Western Publishers Association has nominated her magazines, Diabetes Health for “Best in Health” category in 2003 and 2013.  In 2014 Diabetes Health Pharmacist was nominated for “Best in Trade” digital magazine.

She is featured on “America’s Premier Experts” show, airing on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox television. Her publications and website have been sited, recognized and published in the WSJ, Ann Landers, Lee Iacocca, Entrepreneur magazine, Houston news, Phili.com, Brand week, Drug Topics and many other media outlets.  Nadia was nominated for a “Lifetime Achievement “Award by wegohealth.com in 2014

About Diabetes Health

Diabetes Health is the essential resource for people living with diabetes- both newly diagnosed and experienced as well as the professionals who care for them. We provide balanced expert information and news on living healthfully with diabetes. Each issue includes cutting-edge editorial coverage of new products, research, treatment options, and meaningful lifestyle issues. The Western Publishers Association has nominated Diabetes Health for “Best in Health” category in 2003 and 2013. In 2014 Diabetes Health Pharmacist was nominated for “Best in Trade’ digital magazine.

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