Happy 2008!!!
Working on your resolutions for the New Year? dLife has you covered with plenty of ways to start 2008 off right with great food, fun ways to stay fit, and better diabetes control all year long. Visit our New Year, New You resources now!
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World Diabetes Day
The International Diabetes Federation established World Diabetes Day back in 1991, but this year’s observance has a special significance – it is the first time the event will also be officially observed by the United Nations and its member countries. Today in Manhattan, thousands will form a human blue circle in front of the United Nations, walk down 1st Avenue, and then join a diabetes education rally featuring American Idol’s Elliott Yamin and other performers. This evening, the Empire State Building will be one of over 250 landmarks around the globe that will light up in blue to mark the day. dLife Medical Advisory Board member and noted endocrinologist Dr. Francine Kaufman chairs the IDF’s section on childhood and adolescent diabetes, which is the theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day campaign.
Why November 14th? It’s the birth date of Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin.
MORE: World Diabetes Day at dLife
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Caretakers Take Note
In honor of National Diabetes Month, Abbott Diabetes Care is running a special series of web-based chat sessions with parents of kids with diabetes in mind. Children With Diabetes founder Jeff Hitchcock and Caring for a Child with Diabetes author Brenda Novak are featured guests You can pre-register for these November events over at the Abbott website.
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National Diabetes Month
You know diabetes is a 365/24/7 disease. You live with it every day. And each November the rest of the world sits up and takes notice as National Diabetes Month gets underway. This year, dLife challenges you to observe the occasion by doing just one new thing to improve your diabetes life – physically and emotionally – this month. Learn more now.
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Happy Halloween
Looking for last minute ideas to make your Halloween fun and diabetes-friendly? Visit dLife's Halloween Central and browse our spooktacular resources. While you're there, take the Click-or-Treat quiz to see if you're ready for a scary, safe time tonight.
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Ron Santo Walk
Today was the annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes in Chicago, and thousands turned out to support the fundraising effort. The walk, which is in its twenty-ninth year, was started by the former Chicago Cubs third baseman to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's search for a cure.
RELATED: Watch Ron Santo on dLifeTV
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Getting Ready for Halloween Fun With Diabetes
For parents of kids with diabetes, Halloween can be a real test of will and spirit. Sending your child off to trick or treat may feel a bit like letting Augustus Gloop loose in Willy Wonka's famed factory -- floating up the chocolate river without a paddle. But with a little preparation, you and your children can have a safe and happy Halloween. Find out how to prepare for Halloween fun, now!
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Calling All Exercisers!
Hey dLifers! Sheri Colberg-Ochs, our dLife Expert Columnist and author of several books about diabetes, is working on her second edition of The Diabetic Athlete. She's looking to include you - members of the diabetes community - and your views on what you normally do to adjust for exercise to keep your blood sugars in control, and especially for any unusual sports or activities.
Click here to fill out the short survey. And thanks for your participation!
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dLife at AADE
She teaches you about testing, meds, and more; helps you understand your highs and lows; and guides you through the confusion of carb counting. She's the diabetes educator, arguably the most important member of your diabetes care team, and this week educators across America gather in St. Louis for the annual American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) conference. dLife is here to bring you all the latest news from our CDE friends. We'd also like to remind the diabetes educators out there to please stop by and see us at booth 1726.
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Fourth of July Festivities
Get ready for fireworks, fun, sand, sun...and the challenges of summer holiday blood sugar control. Enjoy your Independence Day by arming yourself with warm-weather resources from dLife.
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Go Team Type 1!
The eight members of Team Type 1 hit the road today for the start of their 3,000+ mile Race Across America (RAAM) journey. Last year, this group of elite cyclists, all living with type 1 diabetes, won their division and raised a significant donation for diabetes research. Find out more about their incredible journey on the Team Type 1 Race Blog.
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Happy Mother's Day!
From motherhood to the workplace to caring for your family, is there anything you don't do? You spend so much time taking care of others - today is all about you! Celebrate Mother's Day by taking some time to yourself and reading about other inspirational mothers - like you - who are managing families and diabetes every day.
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A Special Spring Brunch
Many families are sharing time together this week with Passover and Easter celebrations. Make your planning easier with a spread of nutritionally analyzed recipes for a special spring brunch, and enjoy your time together.
RELATED: Diabetes and Special Occasions
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Passover Help
Passover starts tonight at sundown. Prepare for "the festival of unleavened bread" with some of our delicious, diabetes-friendly Passover recipes. We also suggest you stop by and visit our friends at Friends With Diabetes for a comprehensive guide to celebrating the holiday with diabetes in mind.
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Diabetes Alert Day
Today is Diabetes Alert Day, the annual diabetes "call to action" to increase disease awareness and to encourage everyone to find out if they are at risk. Find out more now.
RELATED: Type 2 Diabetes Screening Quiz
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Spring Forward
Daylight savings time is upon us - earlier than ever this year as a result of a Congressional act. The time change happens officially early March 11th (Sunday) at 2 a.m. dLife has a handy checklist that will help you make sure your diabetes care stays on time as well. Check it out.
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Love is in the Air
Two more shopping days to Valentine's Day. If your sweetie has diabetes, there are plenty of fun ways to forego the usual high-carb chocolate tokens of affection. Check out dLife's Valentine's Day tips for young and old.
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Google Diabetes Doodle?
Stop by the American Diabetes Association and sign their petition to get Google to issue an official Google Doodle for Diabetes Alert Day. The annual event, which falls on March 27 this year, is a national call to action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes. A tip of the virtual hat from the world's most popular search engine would be quite a coup for raising type 2 diabetes awareness this year.
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Chuckles Says Spring
While the rest of the nation watched Punxsutawney Phil this morning, all eyes in Connecticut (home base of dLife) were on Chuckles. the official groundhog of the state. Both rodents predicted an early spring, despite the fact that the first good snowfall of the season was coming down on eastern CT this Groundhog's Day. For now, stay warm and winterized.
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Love Your Heart
February is American Heart Month. dLife's Lara Rondinelli, RD, CDE, explains how you can eat heart smart all year long.
RELATED: Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes
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The Big Stories of 2006
With 2006 drawing quickly to a close and a year’s worth of diabetes news behind us, dLife asks, “What was the Biggest dStory of 2006?” Was it inhaled insulin? How about islet cell research? Or was it something from a local JDRF or ADA chapter? dLife’s own Viewpoints columnists, real people living with diabetes every day, share their opinions on what they thought was the Biggest dStory of 2006. See if you agree, and let's hear from you about your memorable moments of 2006.
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Diabetes Design
The entries are in for the Design and Dazzle contest over at Diabetes Teen Talk. See the top twelve fashion statements and vote for your favorite now.
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Kick Butt
Today is the Great American Smokeout. There's no doubt that smoking is a hard habit to break. Nicotine is arguably the most widely available, yet highly addictive and medically harmful substance in America today. An estimated 45 million adult Americans are smokers. But each year, 438,000 of these people die prematurely as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Research tells us the health stakes are higher for people with diabetes. If you smoke, you're automatically doubling your risk of developing diabetic neuropathy. You're also increasing your risk of heart problems and kidney damage. And smoking has also been linked to poorer blood sugar control and increased insulin resistance.
Despite all this, roughly 25% of people living with diabetes continue to smoke. It starts with one day of saying no to tobacco. Why not make it today?
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World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day, "the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes community" sponsored by the International Diabetes Federation and celebrated each November 14th (which is, not coincidentally, the birthday of Frederick Banting, one of the co-discoverers of insulin). This year's theme is "Diabetes Care for Everyone."
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Eye Candy
If you're between the ages of 13 and 22 and you have a flair for fashion, hop on over to Diabetes Teen Talk and enter their Design and Dazzle contest. Allison Blass and crew are accepting photo entries of your diabetes design creations through November 24th. The top prize is a video iPod, complete with special dLifeTV segments, so break out the Bedazzler and get moving.
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National Diabetes Month
On November 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan issued a Presidential proclamation establishing November as National Diabetes Month and calling for the government and the private sector to “lead the way towards eliminating diabetes as a major public health problem both for current and future generations.” Twenty-three years later, we're still working on the problem. Diabetes remains a 365/24/7 disease for millions of Americans. So this November, we want to offer you more than the usual screening tests and "what is diabetes?" primers. Find out more.
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Halloween Help for Diabetes
Halloween can be a real nightmare for many parents of kids with diabetes. Remember to keep the focus on the fun tonight. dLife has the tricks and treats you need to make the day (and night) great.
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Air Travel and Insulin
On Thursday, August 10th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security raised the national security level to High (Orange) for all U.S. commercial flights. In addition, new travel restrictions have been put in place – including a ban of all liquids, gels, lotions, and creams of any kind in carry-on luggage. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), all necessary medications, including insulin, are exempt from this ban. Prescription medications should be labeled as such, and the name on the label must match the name on the passenger ticket.
To ensure a smooth passage through airport security, keep insulin vials and pens in their original packaging and let security personnel know you have diabetes and are carrying insulin and testing supplies. Give yourself adequate time to get through security (as of this evening the TSA is suggesting three hours in advance of your flight) and call your airline before traveling to check on any additional restrictions that may be imposed at the carrier level.
RELATED: Travel and Diabetes
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Live from ADA
dLife Today is live from Washington, D.C., as the American Diabetes Association's 66th Scientific Sessions in Washington D.C. opened the doors to the Exhibit Hall this morning. We're at booth 2339 for those of you in the area. Stop by and say hello.
After a full day of exhibit hopping and symposiums, dLife staff hosted the "dLifeTV Night of Champions" at a popular D.C. hotel. Our very own Nicole Johnson Baker and Mother Love were in attendance, as were Gary Hall, Jr. and dLife Top Ten recipient (and Super Bowl Champion) Kendall Simmons and his lovely wife Celesta. Guests were treated to a special sneak peek of the new summer dLifeTV season. A good time was had by all, and we learned quite a few things about life in the NFL from our guest of honor.
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Team Type 1
Over 3,000 miles in just six days. That's the distance that eight people with type 1 diabetes will be pedaling next week as they take off for the Race Across America. You can watch the action live on their photo blog. Details below in the official press release.
Team Type 1 -- Live Blog and Pictures During Race Across America Follow Team Type 1 as they race to find a cure for diabetes
ATLANTA -- On June 13th, Team Type 1, the all-diabetic cycling team, will begin their attempt to break the eight-person team record in the Race Across America as part of their national agenda to raise awareness of the growing diabetes epidemic. The public can follow the team through their live blog -- www.teamtype1.org -- where an imbedded photo-blogger will capture all the round-the-clock action of "the world's toughest race."
"We are excited and proud to be able to bring our record-breaking attempt and diabetes awareness campaign to fellow diabetics and people around the world. Hopefully, our efforts will inspire everyone to take action against the growing diabetes epidemic," says Phil Southerland, founder of Team Type 1. "The numbers are staggering -- with roughly 21 million Americans living with diabetes and an estimated 41 million pre-diabetics, diabetes is fast becoming the #1 medical problem in the United States. It's also one of the costliest," concludes Mr. Southerland.
Now in its 25th year, the Race Across America, is a 3,043-mile, non-stop bicycle race from Oceanside, Calif. to Atlantic City, NJ. The eight members of Team Type 1 aim to cover this distance in under six days at an average speed of just over 20 mph. Riders will race around the clock, switching off every 30-60 minutes in a pass-the-baton style relay. Four other teams will compete in the eight-person team division of the Race Across America. Team Type 1 is also in the process of raising $1 million for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Donation information can also be found at: www.teamtype1.org .
About Team Type 1
Team Type 1 is a fund-raising bicycle racing team composed of type-1 diabetics that is competing in the 2006 Race Across America to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Founded by Phil Southerland in 2005, Team Type 1’s long term goal is to help diabetics of all types gain better control of their diabetes through adopting a healthy lifestyle and proper glucose monitoring habits.
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And The Winners Are...
Who were the top ten movers and shakers in the diabetes community for 2005? dLife proudly announces The Annual dLife Top Ten. Over 20,000 voted. Find out who you selected.
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Voting Ends Today
It's your last chance to weigh in on who should be part of the dLife Annual Top 10. The awards recognize those individuals or organizations that inspire, motivate, and improve the lives of men, women, and children living with diabetes.
Voting ends tonight, so cast your ballot now!
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Your Vote Counts
Have you cast your vote for the dLife Annual Top 10 yet? The awards recognize those individuals or organizations that inspire, motivate, and improve the lives of men, women, and children living with diabetes. The editorial board of dLife has nominated 24 visionaries who, throughout 2005, made a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Vote for your Top 10 today!
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National Cover the Uninsured Week
Nearly 46 million Americans are living without health insurance today. May 1-5 is National Cover the Uninsured Week, a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the health insurance crisis in America and motivate Congress to work towards a solution. Some facts about the state of diabetes care among the uninsured:
- Uninsured adults with diabetes are twice as likely to be hospitalized than their insured counterparts.
- Uninsured adults with diabetes are 3.5 times as likely as insured adults with diabetes to have gone without any visit to a health professional in the past 12 months.
- Among uninsured adults with diabetes, lack of insurance is associated with less glucose monitoring and fewer foot, eye, and dental exams.
- Forty-three percent of uninsured adults with diabetes report an unmet need for prescription drugs.
RELATED: Financial Help for People with Diabetes
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Diabetes Alert Day
Today is Diabetes Alert Day. There are over 6 million people in the U.S. that have diabetes but don't even know it. Help get the word out by sending friends and family our type 2 diabetes screening quiz to assess their risk.
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Great American Smokeout
Today is the Great American Smokeout, and smokers across the country are taking the first step towards a smoke-free life. Smoking dramatically increases your risk of diabetes-related cardiovascular complications and may actually be a risk factor for developing diabetes, so do your health a favor and quit today.
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World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day 2005, co-sponsored by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the international day of diabetes awareness and education focuses on proper diabetic foot care and amputation prevention. Up to 80% of all diabetic foot amputations could be prevented with basic foot care and diabetes management.
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November is National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month is here. With the recent news from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control that diabetes now impacts almost 21 million Americans, dLife thought this was a good time to send the message home that better diabetes control, and a bigger investment in the search for a cure, are more critical than ever. Throughout the month of November dLife is running the Care & A Cure Giveaway. Every day, we'll give away a FreeStyle Flash blood glucose monitor and a month's worth of testing strips to one lucky dLife Community Member. And for each new member that joins the dLife Community, we'll donate $1.00 to diabetes research. You can enter to win by signing up as a new member or visiting your dLife Profile if you're already part of our community.
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Little PumpKids and Diabetes
Our good friends at Divabetic are spreading the word about a Halloween-themed diabetes awareness program called Little PumpKids. According to Divabetic founder Max Szadek:
"'Little PumpKids' is our newest diabetes fundraising program to educate people about diabetes and/or provide SUGAR SAVVY tips on treat-giving when people seem to need it most! Ironically, Halloween's actually the 'kick-off' for Diabetes Awareness Month in November so it does make a lot of sense from several different standpoints...We're specifically trying to raise money for The Charles Ray III Diabetes Association to fund glucose testing supplies for children living with diabetes affected by the hurricane."
DON'T LET DIABETES GROW IN THE DARK THIS HALLOWEEN
While the treats will be ‘good and plenty' this Halloween, the necessary care and caution that’s needed for millions of children who are living with diabetes won’t be. One of the 'scariest' facts recently reported about diabetes is how quickly the percentage of newly diagnosed children with type 2 diabetes has climbed from less than 5% before 1994 to between 30 and 50% in subsequent years according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As demand rises for diabetes screenings, supplies, services and support it is increasingly difficult for today’s current health care systems to keep up and help provide resources. The awareness and participation of organizations like yours has now become essential to helping maintain the welfare of our children.
DIVABETIC/DCNJ is dedicated to motivating, encouraging and supporting all people living with or affected by diabetes as well as providing additional funding for several other diabetes related charities. Halloween, ironically has become the ‘unofficial kickoff’ for National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, so the real "trick" to lowering the health risks for a child living with diabetes is by creating educational/fundraising opportunities that he or she will benefit from all year long. DIVABETIC/DCNJ’S goal is to "unmask" the common misconceptions about the disease for parents, children and the public at large, and get corporate support to ensure easy access to healthier choices for all.
Don't let a child get 'spooked' by this silent killer help keep them safe. Support middle school screening programs, glucose testing supplies and additional ‘pump therapy’ counseling by joining DIVABETIC/DCNJ’s Little PumpKids: ‘Growing Up With Diabetes’ Awareness Campaign.
Here's how your organization can participate this Halloween season:
Raise Money for Little PumpKids by:
Share Knowledge with Little PumpKids by:
DIVABETIC/DCNJ’s Little PumpKids: Campaign specifically benefits:
Please make checks payable to: ‘the Muhlenberg Foundation’ and send your organization's tax deductible contributions to:
DIVABETIC/DCNJ
c/o Muhlenberg Foundation
Park Avenue & Randolph Road
Plainfied, NJ 07061
Your generous gift will help us take the first step towards making Halloween sweeter for a child growing up with diabetes!
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