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Our sell out event, first presented together with DA-Vic to more than 200 people in Melbourne, is on the road to northern Victoria. Speakers: Dr Sarity Dodson, Health Psychologist and Kate Gilbert, Founder of Type 1 Diabetes Network and Reality Check website
When: Saturday, 17 November 2007, 1.00pm -
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***SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENT***
Diabetes Australia-Victoria has developed a program addressing the issues of diabetes and pregnancy. The program has received funding from the Commonwealth Government to make an Educational Film for women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes about preparing for and having a baby. You are invited to complete an online survey to assist with this project. |
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The Reality Check online community this year gained
three terrific new volunteers, who together with Kate &
Mel, have been working hard to keep everything ticking
over in our lively and fast-growing forum.
A huge thank you to Acey
, Tony
and
Tash for all
their work. |
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Many of our readers completed a survey earlier in the year about growing up with Type 1 diabetes, and going through transition to the adult system. Eli Lilly (insulin company) used these survey results to inform a CD that they have just launched with information for young people going through transition which will start appearing in hospitals soon.
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shedding light on difficult diagnoses at last
An article in New Scientist magazine late last month has given a terrific examination of the difficulties that many people are having in getting a diagnosis of exactly which type (or types!)of diabetes they have. The article begins: "The diabetes epidemic just took a twist that reveals we might have misunderstood it completely."
Highly recommended. |
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Researchers at The University of Melbourne are seeking participants for their study into experiences and information needs of carers of children with diabetes. Participants will have to do the following: (a) Fill out an activity diary which will take around 15 minutes per day for a period of one week. and/or (b) Participate in an interview for approximately 45 minutes. Participation is voluntary. Your confidentiality will be maintained. Time and place of the interview will be arranged at your convenience. If you wish to participate, or have any questions, please contact Basil Alzougool on (03) 8344 1544 or email b.alzougool@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au. |
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Dr Bill Polonsky from the United States, famous for coining the term Diabetes Burnout, and writing the book, now has his own Institute looking at all things diabetes and psychological. Their newest online publication is a terrific read: The Emotional Side of Diabetes - Top 10 Things You Should Know
We especially like Number 6: Arresting
The Diabetes Police ! |
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A team at the Royal Children's and The University of Melbourne have shown that young people with long- term medical conditions including diabetes take more risks (such as smoking and drinking) than their peers. And the researchers are most concerned about this. A heated discussion arose on our website about this assumption that people with diabetes would take less risks and be automatically 'good' ! |
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Continuous blood glucose monitor technology has been coming along in leaps and bounds this year. A device now exists (pictured on impossibly smooth model) that collects blood glucose data every few minutes for 3 days at a time and displays the live results onto the screen of a pump. The catch: It's very expensive, so is taking a while to catch on.
A clinical trial just began in Melbourne where a group
of experienced pumpers have been given the devices
for 32 weeks. Several of them are chatting about their experiences
and answering your questions on the Reality Check
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Early warning for our Brisvegas friends that the
Mater
Hospital is running a forum on evening of April 2nd
2008.
Speakers will include The Type 1 Diabetes Network's Kate Gilbert talking about life with D and lots of tips learnt from literally thousands of people with Type 1 during 10 years of running Reality Check! Put it in your 08 diary if you're clever enough to have one already! Or write it on the fridge! More details early next year. |
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