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34 Thursday October 27 2016 follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch DIABETES AWARENESS The Star Diabetes Christchurch Awareness Eyes on Diabetes VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR TRIALLING A NEW TREATMENT FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES DO YOU HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES and TAKE AT LEAST METFORMIN TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES and DO NOT TAKE INSULIN? If yes, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational procedure for diabetes being conducted at Auckland City Hospital, Middlemore Hospital, Wellington Hospital, Christchurch Hospital and Dunedin Hospital. The procedure is similar to a coronary angioplasty so this will be conducted by a cardiologist. Who cannot take part? • Age below 18 years or above 70 years • If you have certain medical conditions such as kidney failure or liver damage • If your diabetes is already well controlled (your HbA1c is below 58mmol/mol) Transport costs will be reimbursed If you would like to know more, please contact: JINNY WILLIS or CATHERINE CRUICKSHANK (Christchurch Hospital) (03) 364 1096 / (03) 378 6259 or (03) 364 0448 jinny.willis@cdhb.health.nz or catherine.cruickshank@cdhb.health.nz The theme of World Diabetes Day, on November 14 2016, is Eyes on Diabetes. The Diabetes Christchurch society’s awareness campaign activities will focus on promoting the importance of people with diabetes having a regular retinal screening, regular appointments with their GP and/or nurse to help reduce the risk of serious complications, and regular screening to ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes particularly if there is a family history of diabetes. Key Messages Are: 1. All people with diabetes should have a regular retinal screening. 2. Screening for type 2 diabetes is important to modify its course and reduce the risk of complications. 3. Screening for diabetes complications is an essential part of managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 4. Healthy Food Tips can help manage your diabetes. The society along with Canterbury Diabetes Consumer Group will distribute a DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Helping to support all people with diabetes by providing information, diabetes medical products, support, advocacy and education. Phone, email or call in: Ground floor, 550 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch 8011 Open 9.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Fri P: 378-6266 E: Info.DiabetesCHCH@cdhb.health.nz DIABETES CHrISTCHurCH INC new wallet size supermarket shopping guide and magnifying glass. Many complications can be picked up in their early stages by screening programmes The earlier a person is diagnosed, the earlier treatment can be initiated in order to reduce the risk of harmful and costly complications. A person can have type 2 diabetes for several years without showing any symptoms, during which time high blood glucose is silently damaging the body. There is therefore an urgent need to screen, diagnose and provide appropriate treatments and information to people with diabetes. Our awareness day will highlight cost-effective solutions that exist to help identify people with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing it in the future. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness. Diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure and lowerlimb amputation. Over one third of all people currently living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes will develop some form of damage to their eyes that can lead to blindness. These complications can be prevented or delayed by maintaining blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels as close to normal as possible. Many complications can be picked up in their early stages through screening, so that treatment can be given to prevent them becoming more serious. Our Diabetes Christchurch Awareness Promotions this year highlights the importance of integrating screening for diabetes complications into ongoing care for people living with diabetes. Canterbury’s DHB diabetes statistics show that there are 20,598 people with known diabetes in the Canterbury region. People with diabetes account for 4.1% of the enrolled population. Maori, Pacific and Indian populations are more than 50% more likely to have diabetes than the enrolled population. Approximately 10% have type 1 diabetes and 88% have type 2 diabetes. These 20,598 people can have either Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and another 20,000+ have Pre-Diabetes (and many of these don’t even know it). Through local diabetes research projects and education programmes, people with diabetes, and their family, friends and whanau can better understand and better manage this chronic condition. The facts and figures reiterate the When was the last time you saw your GP? Make sure you are enrolled with a general practice and stay connected.
The Star follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch Thursday October 27 2016 35 DIABETES AWARENESS Month: November 2016 order online at: www.diabeteschristchurch. co.nz anytime. We are open Monday to Friday each day from 9.00am-4.00pm and if you require diabetes medical products or more information and support. Phone 378-6266. Fundraiser: The Sir Don Beaven yellow rose and the colourful virtual rose Pictured: Terrina has type 1 diabetes and annually has her eyes retinal screened importance of urgent action. Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented and the serious complications of diabetes can be avoided through healthy lifestyles and living environments that encourage and facilitate healthy behaviour. You can also get a IGT (Intolerance Glucose Test) to see if you may be at risk or have pre-diabetes through your GP particularly if you have a history of diabetes in your family, have had a large baby or gestational diabetes and/or of Maori, Pacific Island, or Asian descent. If you have been feeling tired, thirsty, losing weight, urinating more often and have dry skin these may be early symptoms of having diabetes. If you have concerns, next time you are at your GP ask if you could have an IGT (Impaired Glucose Tolerance test). Most people with diabetes will get some retinopathy. If it’s mild it won’t affect your vision, but it can get worse if it’s not treated. How mild or severe it becomes depends on how well-controlled your diabetes is and whether you have regular diabetic eye screening tests. Our local campaign is focussing on raising awareness of how the healthy food choice can be the easy food choice and the various steps that individuals can take to make informed decisions about what they eat. Special focus will be placed on the importance of starting the day with a healthy breakfast. Exercising 30 minutes per day, testing your blood glucose as recommended by your general practice medical team and getting support, information and advocacy from your local society. Diabetes Christchurch is located on the Ground Floor, 550 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch. Our diabetes shop has a large range of information pamphlets, brochures, diabetes supplies, recipe books, Jok ‘n’ Al Jams and Sauces, Wests sugar-free drinks, diabetes footwear and dental products, foot cream, diabetes travel bags and supplies, replacement insulin pens, diabetes glucose metres, finger prickers, lancets and much, much more. You can purchase items from the Diabetes Christchurch shop and information centre or Would you be interested in taking part in a diabetes research study? • Do you have Type 1 Diabetes? • Are you at least 18 years old? • Are you currently using daily insulin injections or an insulin pump? • If you answer yes - you may be suitable to take part in the study which will test a new type of tablet for Type 1 Diabetes taken in addition to your insulin • If you are interested in getting more information please contact: Dr Jinny Willis Email. jinny.willis@cdhb.health.nz Ph. (03) 3640 448 • Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed The proceeds from the “Sir Don” Patio Rose fundraising project or from our colourful virtual rose which you can see on our website at www.diabeteschristchurch.co.nz will go directly to the needs of people with diabetes in the local communities throughout Canterbury through local diabetes research and diabetes education programmes. We have limited stocks left of the yellow “Sir Don” rose so get in quick. One for $10, two for $15 or four for $25.00. If you have a friend with diabetes, or someone you know loves gardening and would like to support people with diabetes purchase or order a rose now. We are holding our OBE Awards and High Tea Party on Friday, November 25 starting at 1.00 at the society rooms at 550 Hagley Avenue. Call us for information on 378-6266. For more information and our events happening during our campaign in November check us out on Facebook www. facebook.com/DiabetesChristchurchInc or for more information about diabetes check the CDHB website: www.healthinfo.org.nz and search DIABETES. Does diabetes run in your family? Then sit up and take notice. If your child has type 2 diabetes or if type 2 diabetes runs in your family, you may want to learn more about the SITup research studies. The SITup studies are evaluating an investigational medication for type 2 diabetes in children and teens. Your child may be eligible to participate in one of the studies if he or she: • Is 10 to 17 years old • Has type 2 diabetes Study participation is voluntary. Your child will receive study-related tests and procedures, testing supplies, and all study medications at no cost. Learn more: Please call Dr Jinny Willis Ph. 3640448 Email: jinny.willis@cdhb.health.nz
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