Title: Type 1 Diabetes
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/3/2016 12:00:00 AM
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الاثنين، 3 أكتوبر 2016
الخميس، 29 سبتمبر 2016
'Artificial Pancreas' Approved for Type 1 Diabetes
Title: 'Artificial Pancreas' Approved for Type 1 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Category: Health News
Created: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Trulicity (dulaglutide)
Title: Trulicity (dulaglutide)
Category: Medications
Created: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Category: Medications
Created: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
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25 Legends: Laura Nolan
This year marks the 25th anniversary of two American Diabetes Association® signature fundraising events—Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes® and Tour de Cure®.
Every dollar raised at these events supports people living with diabetes and funds our life-changing research and programs.
The “25 Legends” blog series highlights personal stories from some of the Association’s most dedicated walkers and riders who are affected by the disease.
Ever since I was a young adult, I have always spent a great deal of time outdoors. I especially loved going on walks and bike rides with my dad because they felt like a fun adventure. Suddenly, however, they became a different kind of adventure—as we needed to search for places to stop so I could quench my ever-increasing thirst and go to the bathroom.
My life at home was also changing for the worse. It seemed like all I did was drink ice water, run to the bathroom and sit around completing crossword puzzles. I quickly lost weight and ran out of energy. When my parents finally called my pediatrician on June 26, he thought the symptoms were related to my asthma. But later that day, I slipped into a coma.
I remember hearing the emergency room doctors tell my parents that I might die—my blood glucose was 1,500 and I was extremely sick. I wanted so badly to tell my parents that I could hear them and I would be okay, but I could not speak. When I awoke from the coma the next morning, I found out that I had type 1 diabetes. I was told I would have this disease the rest of my life. I would have to take insulin injections because my body could no longer produce insulin. I was terrified.
Five years later, I began nursing school and was still relatively unfamiliar with diabetes, despite having lived with it for a while. The program taught me not only how to help others with the disease, but also how to improve my own diabetes management. In March 1980, I started using an insulin pump and, within three weeks, I found my passion in helping others begin pump therapy. Since finishing nursing school and becoming a certified diabetes educator, I have placed thousands of patients on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Watching the technology improve their lives, like it did mine, was amazing.
Over the course of my life, I have worked for multiple hospitals and for Medtronic Diabetes, and I’ve owned my own business—ABC Diabetes Consultants—which offers diabetes education programs. I have also volunteered extensively with the American Diabetes Association Phoenix office.
Laura, center, with Pump Squad walkers Joan and Grace.
I discovered Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes in 1991 and immediately reached out to my family, friends and colleagues to create a team. We originally called ourselves the Valley Insulin Pumpers, followed by Control Diabetes and Wacky Walkers. In 2001, however, my daughter (who was 12 years old at the time) proposed Pump Squad in honor of my insulin pump and those of my patients walking with us. Pump Squad has remained the team name for the past 15 years.
Pump Squad has been recognized as a Top 10 Fundraiser multiple times in my region. Last year, we raised over $9,000. In addition, three of us were Champion fundraisers—raising over $1,000 each. I am very grateful for my family, friends and patients for coming out to the walk each year.
Participating in the walks inspired me to join my local office’s Speakers Bureau, Diabetes EXPO Volunteer Committee and Step Out Planning Committee—all while working as a nurse and diabetes educator. Finally, I volunteered at Camp AZDA in Prescott, Ariz., for eight years. Watching children and young adults adjust to life with diabetes and support one another is a truly rewarding experience.
Although diabetes is difficult to live with, it has made me a better, stronger person. If it were not for diabetes, I may not have pursued a career in nursing or diabetes education—or found a supportive community. Each year, watching my Pump Squad walk to help others affected by diabetes makes me so proud. My daughter, who is now 27 years old, recently reminded me that I used to take her in a stroller during the first several walks. Neither of us can believe we have participated for 24 years. As I write out my donations request letter for the 25th time, I am more motivated than ever to help others with diabetes and to find a cure.
Together, we CAN Stop Diabetes.
The Association is so grateful for our 25 Legends! Their tireless efforts as walkers and riders are a tremendous support and inspiration to people with diabetes.
Sign up today! Learn more about these events and find out how to get involved at diabetes.org/stepout and http://ift.tt/1qKFQGM.
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الأربعاء، 28 سبتمبر 2016
#IDriveMyHealth: Lisa’s Story
Nearly three in four NASCAR® fans are impacted by diabetes, which affects approximately 30 million people nationwide. The Drive to Stop DiabetesSM campaign, presented by Lilly Diabetes in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association®, strives to empower Americans with diabetes to live well. The face of the campaign, NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed, has type 1 diabetes and is an inspiration for all people with the disease.
Although I always try to make lemonade out of lemons, adjusting to life with diabetes was not easy. Since I was only 11 years old when I was diagnosed, I could not fully comprehend the disease and did not realize how much of an impact it would have on my life.
Diabetes management is a lot to learn—you constantly need to remember things that never used to matter (i.e., counting carbohydrates, taking insulin, checking your blood glucose multiple times every day, maintaining a fitness routine). However, being the adaptable person I am, I believe I dealt with the change quite well. With my family’s support, I accepted that I did not have a choice—this was the way my life had to be.
Nine years later, diabetes has come to be a part of me just like my hair, nose or anything else. It’s just there. I am not limited by it. Anything I want to do in a given moment is up to me—I just have to keep my blood glucose in mind. The only moments I consciously think about diabetes are when, once in a while, someone asks me about the machine that’s in my pocket or the odd cable that’s attached to me. And, with a smile, I educate the person about my situation and at the same time raise awareness about diabetes.
I am an athlete. I show jump on international arenas—and diabetes does not distract me from my goals. I dedicate at least four hours every day to horseback riding. As a rider, it is my duty to train and prepare my three young horses for any challenges we might face in competition. My discipline and passion, stemming partly from diabetes and partly from caring for my horses, have had a significant influence on my approach to the sport.
Although I have diabetes, it is not the most significant thing about me. So, I suppose now would be a good time to start over and formally introduce myself. My name is Lisa, and I am 20 years old. I was born in New Jersey but currently live in Warsaw, Poland—my family was born there and I compete in show jumping championships such as the World Cup Qualifier for the Central European League. When I am not riding my horses, I spend each day in this beautiful city studying or socializing at my university. I have a Facebook page that I use to inspire others to pursue their ambitions despite diseases such as diabetes. I encourage them to embrace and accept their challenges, whatever they may be.
I support Ryan Reed and the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign because it motivates people to continue enjoying life, even when diabetes is along for the ride. The moment people lose sight of that, the disease wins. Ryan Reed is an inspiration, and just as he encourages his fans to stay active and healthy with diabetes, my #IDriveMyHealth message is to know that diabetes is just a part of you. It doesn’t have to define you.
Are you a NASCAR fan impacted by diabetes? Share your healthy lifestyle tips with us on social media, using #IDriveMyHealth.
To learn more about the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign and find out how to get involved, visit http://ift.tt/1Orwomd.
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الثلاثاء، 27 سبتمبر 2016
Live. Work. Play: Eric’s Diabetes Story
Working for the American Diabetes Association® means making a difference for millions of people and working toward a future free of diabetes and all its burdens.
We all have a story to share. Some of us live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes or prediabetes. Others have loved ones with the disease or have lost someone to the fight.
The following are personal stories from the Association’s staff about why we are so committed to the mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Eric Cortes
Senior Manager, Social Media & Digital Engagement
Home Office (Alexandria, Va.)
When I started working with the American Diabetes Association in July 2015, this statistic became forever etched in my memory: Compared with non-Hispanic whites, the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes is 1.7 times higher among Latinos/Hispanics. Did it make me think twice about my eating habits and exercise regimen? It most certainly did. It also made me think about my family history.
I remember that after learning about my career move, my father mentioned that my mother was on the brink of developing prediabetes. She wasn’t diagnosed yet, but her doctors recommended she watch her eating habits and start moving more. This news made my father push her to exercise more often. “Go out for a walk during lunch,” he regularly tells her.
My grandmother was living with type 2 diabetes, but she recently passed away. I didn’t want my mom to face a similar type 2 diagnosis and its complications. When I visit my parents, I push my mom to take a walk and avoid those pesky eating habits we grew up with—and sometimes maintain today. When I was growing up, our family would constantly eat at fast-food restaurants.
In addition, after I told my brother and his wife I was moving to Virginia for the job, my sister-in-law mentioned her very close friend, Claire, who is living with type 1 diabetes. You may remember her from a recent Diabetes Stops Here blog post written by her mother, Marcie. Since meeting Claire, I’ve learned more about her, including how she manages her diabetes and the awesome fact that she’s been participating in Tour de Cure® for many years!
Team Moxie from left: Eric , Marcie and Claire.
Claire spoke to me about her involvement with the Association’s local D.C. office and then asked if I wanted to join Team Moxie, the top Tour de Cure Family and Friends team in the local area. I gladly accepted the invitation to the event, which took place in June. It was going to be my first long ride—a challenging 36 miles—but I knew it would benefit my health in addition to raising funds for the Association. The ride was also a great opportunity to work with the local office and Claire to record a Facebook Live during her ride. (Go Red Rider! You can watch the recorded stream on our Tour de Cure Facebook page.)
And thank God for rest stops! I’m in no way an avid cyclist. I was happy to take quick breaks along the course. The raisins and energy drinks provided by volunteers boosted my will to keep going and finish. After completing the ride in about three and a half hours, I felt wonderful. In fact, the feeling was so good that I continued to ride my bicycle. I ride twice a week to and from work—4 miles each way—for a total of 16 miles a week. This is also helping me train for an upcoming 50-mile Tour de Cure!
So why did I become involved with the American Diabetes Association? It was an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of all people with diabetes. In the past year, I’ve learned so much that has helped not only with my own health, but also with the health of my family and friends. Working in social media also provides an opportunity to speak with people across the country and hear their stories. I’ve worked on many projects and campaigns that benefit the diabetes community. The disease can be scary, but I smile anytime I read or listen to a story on perseverance and overcoming the many obstacles diabetes throws at you.
It’s disheartening to read that 12.8 percent of the Latino/Hispanic population in the United States lives with diabetes. However, I’m happy to know that everything I work on—from a short tweet to an extensive Facebook Live video—makes a difference.
To learn more about nationwide employment opportunities and life at the Association, please visit diabetes.org/careers.
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