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***********Sponsored Announcement************
Medtronic are holding a patient information
evening
on using a pump when exercising and playing
contact
sport. Allan Bolton (endurance athlete and
sports
physiologist) and American grid iron player,
Darren
Kirby will be talking about their experiences.
When:Tuesday 27th March, 2007 7.00pm - 9.00pm Where:Next Generation, Victoria Rd Ryde. |
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In an exciting breakthrough for diabetic mice,
Canadian researchers have discovered that
abnormal
nerve endings are crucial to the development
of Type
1 Diabetes in mice. If this discovery holds
true in
humans it is a significant finding that not only
overturns the accepted notion of an
autoimmune response being entirely
responsible for T1D but offers all sorts of
new opportunities for prevention and cure.
The study found that Type 1 Diabetes was reversed when the mice were infused with the protein produced by normally functioning nerve endings. The findings were published in the December 15 issue of Cell. The study was led by Dr Dosch, of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. |
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Those Victorian, Type 1 exercise fiends known as
Hypoactive are fielding teams in the Murray
to Moyne
cycle relay in March and Run for the Kids in
April. So
if you feel like challenging yourself, sign up.
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Fancy a massage or facial whilst you're
updating your
diabetes knowledge? NovoNordisk are
running "Divabetic—Makeover Your Diabetes"
evenings for women with diabetes in the US.
Free
massages, spa treatments and makeup tips are
provided along with diabetes education
sessions aimed at empowering women to take
charge of their health.
The sessions in the US are very Type 2 oriented (Plus size fashion parades etc) but it's great to see exciting initiatives in D education and here's hoping somebody might sponsor similar events for Type 1s in Australia soon! |
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Don't play truth or dare with Aussie
cricketers Angele
Gray or Avril Fahey unless you fancy some
pretty big
challenges. Prompted by Avril's diagnosis
with Type 1 in 2003, Angele and Avril dared
each other to do something to make a
difference and hence the idea
of riding bikes from Perth to Melbourne was born.
Angele says “We are both very passionate about promoting diabetes awareness to all Australians. Having experienced the condition first hand, we believe a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude can overcome the daily challenges diabetes can pose. We are both very excited to be undertaking the ride and are looking forward to the challenge.” If you're interested in supporting the ride, either through sponsorship or donations, holding a local event (potentially timed to coincide with the arrival of the riders in your local area) then contact Avril at avril.fahey@bigpond.com.au. |
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All of us at the Type 1 Diabetes Network are
delighted to
announce the launch of another internet
community
to complement the long running and ever
popular site
for young adults, Reality
Check.
www.muntedpancreas.com is a place
for parents and associates to discuss, learn,
share and laugh about caring for children
with diabetes. |
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23rd March at Rubalara Football Ground
Dust off your hamstrings
and pull on your footy boots for
the annual match between kids
with diabetes and hospital staff
The 'Shooters' are looking to maintain their champion status but the bloods are keen for a win! They are looking for guys and girls to be on our footy teams. So break out the deep heat and contact Cobba on 0409 131 791 for more info. There are all sorts of ways to join in the fun, help is needed on the organising committee, children to race in the half time dash and volunteers to help with all the other stuff – runners, training, umpires, medical assistance, scorers, cheer squad, catering etc. |
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If you have any feedback, news or stories to
share, hit
reply, or visit the Reality
Check forum at any time.
Cheers, |
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