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Craftsman Collision Donates $10,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
By Anonymous August 6, 2004 -- Bill Hatswell, President of Craftsman Collision, hands the $10,000 donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Deborah Cushing. Craftsman Collision’s participation in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on May 30th was coordinated by Erika Hatswell (not present in photo); who made the goal of raising $10,000 for the cause a reality.
JDRF funds research worldwide for a cure for juvenile (Type 1) diabetes and has provided more than $800 million in funding since its inception. Type 1 diabetes generally threatens children, making them insulin dependant for life and at risk of serious complications.
Employees of Craftsman Collision and their families showed strong support for the cause, collecting donations and participating in the walk with Erika Hatswell – also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
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World Diabetes Day 2003 Type 1 diabetes in children – same diagnosis, different prognosis
By Anonymous London, United Kingdom. 5 November 2003 – The International Insulin Foundation (IIF) would like to draw attention to the plight of people, especially children, in the developing world with insulin requiring diabetes.
November 14th 2003 marks the fourteenth annual World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects people of all ages in all areas of the world. Inadequate care can lead to serious health complications such as blindness, kidney failure, neuropathy (degeneration of nerves and nervous system), amputation, heart attacks and death.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by a process which destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin is vital for the survival of patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes and must be administered daily throughout the life of the patient by injection. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there are 5.3 million people world-wide who suffer from Type 1 diabetes, and thus require insulin every day.
The first patient to be treated with insulin was a Canadian child by the name of Leonard Thompson in 1922. Over 80 years after the first patient received this life saving treatment many people with diabetes in the developing world still have difficulties accessing insulin. This leads to a life expectancy which can be as low as 12 months for a child in rural sub-Saharan Africa compared to over 50-60 years for a child in Europe.
The stories below highlight the contrasting challenges that two children face:
My name is Mary and I live in the capital city of Zambia. I am 15 years old now. When I was 11 years old, I was admitted to a local health centre and was diagnosed as having malaria. After a few days I wasn’t getting any better so I was sent to the main teaching hospital. After a long time there a doctor diagnosed diabetes.
My family has an income of about £91 per month. Sometimes my family need to spend as much as £42 if I have to go into hospital.
I now attend a free diabetes clinic held once a week at the main teaching hospital. I tend to go about once a month for a check up and to get my insulin. They also test my blood sugar, as I do not have a machine or testing strips at home as these are too expensive. When I go I need to miss school as the clinic takes place during school hours and it takes me over an hour to get there. I need to take a bus there. It costs about £1.00 to get from my home to the clinic and back. Sometimes when money is a problem I can’t go to the clinic. But I am lucky living in the capital. If I lived in the rural areas I might have to travel up to 100km to a hospital and I would not be able to afford this more than once a year. And I know that these hospitals are often out of insulin.
I was able to attend a Youth Camp organised by the Diabetes Association in my country. I learnt a lot about my disease, how to inject myself, the foods I should and shouldn’t eat. And also had a chance to meet other children with the same condition as me.
I am lucky to get my insulin for free at the pharmacy, but sometimes it is out of stock so then I have to buy it at a private pharmacy and this can cost as much as £12 for a bottle – which lasts about a month. The hospital pharmacy hardly ever has any special insulin syringes so if I am lucky I get them free from nurses and doctors working in the intensive care unit. Most of the time though I have to pay £1.40 for a month’s supply of syringes. Even though these are meant to be used just once, I use them for a week or two depending on how much money my family has. My family does not have a fridge so my insulin is kept in a clay pot with water under my bed.
The hardest part of my treatment is injecting myself every day and not being able to enjoy the same foods as my family and friends. I worry if we don’t have enough money for insulin. We are 8 at home and a lot of money is spent on my care and they also worry about me too much.
My name is Tom and I am 14. I have had diabetes for 2 years now and live on the outskirts of London. My GP referred me to the Hospital after I was found to be drinking a lot, passing a lot of urine and losing weight. He did a blood test in the surgery and it was then that I found out I had diabetes.
Every 3 months I attend a consultation with a diabetes specialist nurse and we go through any problems I have. If ever I have any problems I can phone her and get an appointment or she can sort things out on the phone. The nurse has also spoken to my teacher and the school nurse so they understand my diabetes and what I need at school. I am lucky as the NHS provides all my care for free and the Hospital is just a bus ride away or my Mum takes me there by car.
Last year I went to the Diabetes Care camp and had a great time doing lots of adventure stuff with other kids with diabetes. I really learnt how to monitor my blood and change my insulin.
I get my insulin and pen for injections for free. I also have a machine for testing my blood sugar so I can change the amount of insulin I need if I have a big meal or do sports.
Besides remembering to do regular blood tests, not being able to eat all the foods I like all the time and that my mum worries about me too much, I lead a normal life.
About the IIF:
The IIF is a UK Registered Charity (Registered Charity No. 10999032), established by leading academics and physicians in the field of diabetes with the aim of prolonging the life and promoting the health of people with diabetes in developing countries by improving the supply of insulin and education in its use.
To achieve this the Foundation has carried out fieldwork in both Mozambique and Zambia, where it is currently collaborating with the national diabetes associations and governments to improve the conditions faced by people with diabetes.
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Top 10 Do's For Women With type II Diabetes
By Namita Nayyar It has been observed that women who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. The exact cause of this type of diabetes is unclear, but it does appear to be associated with weight gain. In fact, a sedentary lifestyle, along with poor dietary habits, popular in the culture today, is among the explanations for the dramatic increase in the numbers of women suffering with Type 2 diabetes.
The connection between diet and diabetes is that, if you eat a high-fat, high calorie diet, which a lot of us do today, you put yourself at risk for weight gain, and if you are more than 120% of your desirable body weight, in simple terms, more than 20 pounds over what you should weigh, you become more insulin resistant, you use your own insulin at less capacity than you should, and you will have higher blood sugars, which will lead to diabetes. Diabetes is on the rise, and women with diabetes have an elevated risk of heart disease and stroke.
The good news is that there are steps they can take to reduce their risk of diabetes complications. From the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), here are Top 10 do's to help women with diabetes live longer, healthier lives.
Do review your treatment plan with your doctor or health care provider at least once a year. Make changes if your plan is not working well.
Do work with a dietitian. Create a meal plan that gives you healthy choices and is just right for you. A dietician will guide you on how to exercise portion control & make healthy food choices.
Do have a snack when you're hungry. Choose something healthy (something that's low in carbohydrates) that fits into your overall meal plan. All the starchy foods like rice and potatoes and breads and cereals get broken down into sugar in the body. If you eat them in excess, your blood sugar is going to go up, so you need to use some portion control. The real key, is portion control.
Do ask your health care provider for an A1C test. A1C, short for hemoglobin A1C, is the best test to know if your blood glucose (sugar) is under control. Aim for a fasting blood sugar between 70 and 120. Before a meal, we want it less than 122, and after a meal, about an hour after a meal, we want it to be less than 180. These are actually the blood sugars that you should be aiming for, and that is actually what we call good control.
Do control the ABCs of diabetes: A1C for blood glucose, B for blood pressure and C for cholesterol. That's the key to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Take care of your feet. Wear comfortable shoes that have a smooth lining, fit well and protect your them. Do have your feet, eyes and kidneys checked at least once a year. Regular check-ups help to find problems early, when they can be treated and managed well. Also, do see your dentist twice a year. Make sure he or she knows you have diabetes.
Do your housework and get more than a clean house. Turn up the music, get some exercise and burn away those calories. Exercise is a really important tool, because it can help lower your blood sugars. Your muscles use sugar, glucose, as the source of energy, so it can actually lower your blood sugars. Begin after you have undergone a stress test before starting on a fitness routine. Just walking like maybe half a mile in the beginning, would be enough, then you can slowly build up from that.
Do walk whenever you have the chance. Get off the bus or subway a few stops early or park at the far end of the lot. Walking is a great place to start . You don't need any fancy equipment, you don't need to have a special outfit or anything, what you really need is a good pair of walking shoes, and to go out and start.
Do avoid smoking. Smoking doubles the damage to the body by contributing to poor blood glucose control by interfering with the timing and effects of insulin. It also raises your blood glucose level, which contributes to poor diabetes control. If not checked in time ,it can cause hardening of the arteries. This particularly affects the body's larger arteries to the legs and brain, making amputation and strokes more likely. Although it is true that most people gain some weight when they quit smoking, for the vast majority of smokers the gain amounts to less than 10 pounds. The health benefits of quitting far outweigh the risks of a few extra pounds . Beyond fear of weight gain, the most common obstacle to quitting is the addictiveness of nicotine. Ask your doctor or nurse about ways to help you quit smoking. Log on to: Do talk with family and friends about managing your diabetes. Be an inspiration with your healthy lifestyle.
The mainstay in treatment of Type 2 diabetes is actually diet and exercise. Regardless what type of medicines you're going to be on, diet and exercise are always going to be important. Your medicines are not going to work if you mess up at your diet.
For more information on diabetes care, call the National Diabetes Education Program at 1-800-438-5383 or visit the NDEP Web site at www.ndep.nih.gov .
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