The Star: November 04, 2021

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20 The Star Thursday November 4 2021
DIABETES AWARENESS
Diabetes Christchurch -
Supporting people with Diabetes
Access to diabetes care: if not now, when?
The theme for World Diabetes Day
2021-23 is access to diabetes care. 100 years
after the discovery of insulin, millions of
people with diabetes around the world
often cannot access the care they need.
People with diabetes require ongoing care
and support to manage their condition
and avoid complications. Affordable access
to new diabetes technological devices
including insulin pumps, continuous
glucose monitors and new medications are
paramount.
July 27th, 2021 marks one of the most
important days in diabetes treatment
history. In 1921, Dr Frederick Banting,
a Canadian surgeon and Charles Best, a
medical student, successfully isolated the
hormone insulin for the first time. This
breakthrough research at the University
of Toronto, Banting and Best successfully
isolated insulin from dogs, produced
diabetes symptoms in the animals, and then
provided insulin injections that produced
normal blood glucose levels.
The centenary of the discovery of insulin
presents unique opportunities to bring
about meaningful change for the 24,000
people living with all forms of diabetes
in Canterbury and for those more at risk.
1 in 10 people worldwide are living with
diabetes.
Fundamental components of diabetes
care include access to:
• New Insulins: 100 years after its
DIABETES AND
ARTHRITIS AID
Gentle and effective exercise while you’re
seated watching TV or reading a book.
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clinics, hospitals, rest homes, podiatrists and physiotherapists. Helpful
for:… Diabetes foot care | Swollen ankles | Leg or foot ulcers
Chilblains and varicose veins | Deep vein thrombosis prevention
Cramp and restless legs | Sciatica | Building muscle & fall prevention
Arthritis, Parkinson’s, MS | Aching hands, arms and shoulders
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Use your Smartphone to manage
your diabetes anytime, anywhere!
FreeStyle Libre Reader and
FreeStyle LibreLink app*
Conveniently check your
glucose with a painless
1-second scan.
*The FreeStyle LibreLink app is compatible with NFC enabled phones running
Android 5.0 or higher, or with iPhone 7 or higher, running iOS 11 or higher.
The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre Reader have similar but
not identical features. The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is
within 1cm to 4cm of the sensor.
discovery, many people with diabetes
cannot access the insulin they need or
insulin that they would be more suited to
using.
• Oral Mediations: Many people with
diabetes need oral medicines to manage
their condition. These remain unavailable
or unaffordable in many countries.
• Self-monitoring: Blood glucose
monitoring is a fundamental component of
diabetes care. Many people with diabetes
cannot afford access to new medical devices
and supplies they need.
• Education/Psychological Support:
People with diabetes need ongoing
education to manage their condition.
• Healthy food and a safe place to
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exercise: People living with or at risk of
diabetes need access to affordable healthy
food and low-cost places to exercise. Both
are fundamental components of diabetes
care and prevention.
Diabetes Christchurch, a support
organisation for people living in Canterbury
who have diabetes and their family, whanau
and friends. Offering support, information,
advocacy and non-clinical education on all
aspects of diabetes. Providing pamphlets,
books, recipes, exercise and other topics
related to diabetes issues. Members receive
a copy of our “Viewpoint” newsletter which
includes educational articles including local,
national/international diabetes research.
We have a “Diabetes Technology Updates
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and Information Evening” coming up
on Wednesday, November 17th starting
at 5.30pm. Medi-Ray, NZMS, Intermed
and Pharmaco are providing speakers
on the latest updates about their devices
and how these function. To register email
your name and phone number to: info@
diabeteschristchurch.co.nz or phone 925-
9972. The Society’s High Tea Party is on
Friday, November 19th starting at 1.00pm.
YOU are welcome to become involved
with our society and activities or to
order diabetes shop products online.
See our calendar of events on our
website/Facebook Page. Website: www.
diabeteschristchurch.co.nz where you can
get links to lots of information and our
other diabetes services.
In 1921 Banting and Best with the
first dog ever treated with insulin. Plans
were quickly underway for an insulin
treatment for humans. Next, they extracted
insulin from the pancreases of cattle from
slaughterhouses. On January 23, 1922,
14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the
first person to receive an insulin injection
as treatment for diabetes. The teenager’s
diabetes improved dramatically. Diabetes,
which had been regarded as a fatal disease,
could finally be managed! Nobel Prize: By
1923, insulin had become widely available in
mass production, and Banting and Macleod
were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine.
Charles Best, being a graduate student, was
not included. Banting recognized Best’s
involvement by sharing the award money.
DIABETES CHRISTCHURCH SHOP
PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION
OPEN: 9.00am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday). DIABETES SHOP: (Instore and Online)
• Good Range of Wide Fitting Socks
• Compression Socks
• Dr Comfort Fitted Shoes
• Blood Glucose Meters
• Lancets and Lancing Devices
• Sharps Containers
• Sugar Free Sweets and Treats
• Diabetes Record Books
• Diabetes Information Centre
• Advocacy and Support
• Armchair Exercise/Support Groups
21 CARLYLE STREET, SYDENHAM,
CHRISTCHURCH, 8011
• Help with Diabetes Medical Equipment
• Jok’n’Al Low Sugar Drinks
• Jok’n’Al Low Sugar Jams and Sauces
• Good range of Cookbooks
• Insulin/Meter Carry/Travel Cases
• Hypo Treatments
• CGM Sensors and Insulin Pens
• Sharps Disposal
• Podiatry
WEBSITE: www.diabeteschristchurch.co.nz
PHONE
03 925-9972