Sweet Talk 200712

Volume 8, Issue 5

Sweet Talk

December 2007

Research Tests Oral Insulin’s Effect on Type 1 Diabetes

Upcoming Classes

Humphreys Diabetes Center is partici- involves a simple blood test and is free of pating in an international clinical study to charge. learn whether oral insulin can prevent or Humphreys Diabetes Center is one of delay type 1 diabetes in some people at more than 150 medical centers in the U.S., risk for the disease. The number of people Canada, Europe and Australia participatdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes is increasing in this study as part of Type 1 Diabeing each year, especially in children under tes TrialNet, a global network of diabetes age five. researchers dedicated to the study, pre“Our goal is to prevent type 1 diabetes vention, and early treatment of type 1 or to delay it as long as possible,” said diabetes. HDC is currently ranked #2 in Judy Davis, RN, CDE, Program the world for Director at Humphreys Diabetes recruiting particiCenter. “If diabetes can be depants for TrialNet. layed, even for a few years, those Early in 2008, at risk may be able to postpone the TrialNet will difficult challenges of trying to launch several control their glucose levels and other studies for development of serious complicapeople newly Families are encouraged to tions.” diagnosed with participate in the Researchers want to know if type 1 diabetes. TrialNet diabetes study. one insulin capsule a day can Innovative interprevent or delay type 1 diabetes in ventions will be a specific group at risk. An earlier clinical tested to help enhance survival of the trial suggested that oral insulin might remaining healthy insulin producing cells delay type 1 diabetes for about four years in the pancreas. in certain people. Some scientists think For more information on type 1 that introducing insulin via the digestive screenings and studies at the Diabetes tract induces tolerance, or a quieting of Center, call 208-331-1155. To learn more the immune system. Oral insulin has no about screening and studies offered by known side effects. Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, call 1-800Researchers are looking for family HALT-DM1 (1-800-425-8361), or visit members of people with type 1 diabetes to www.DiabetesTrialNet.org. participate in the clinical study. They are particularly interested in finding people Diabetes supplies now available who have a high level of specific autoantionline through HDC bodies in their blood. These autoantibodies, which signify an increased risk for www.hdiabetescenter.org developing the disease, can be identified or call 1-866-403-7552 up to 10 years before onset. Screening

Diabetes Prevention/ Pre-Diabetes Class Fri, Dec 14 or 28 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Beyond the Basics Nutrition Class Wed, Dec. 12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Beyond the Basics Insulin Class Wed, Dec 19 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Intesnsive Insulin Class (2-part class) Wed, Dec 5 & 12 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Annual Review Class (2-part class) Tues, Dec 11 & Dec 18 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Complete class listing at hdiabetescenter.org

Boise Office: 1226 River Street Meridian Office: 520 S. Eagle Rd, #1229 Phone: 208-331-1155 Fax: 208-383-0190 hdiabetescenter.org

HDC is a community program proudly affiliated with Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke’s Regional Medical Centers.

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1226 River Street Boise, ID 83702 phone: 208-331-1155 www.hdiabetescenter.org

Free Community Class

Introduction to Pump Therapy The next FREE introduction class for individuals interested in insulin pump therapy is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Boise center. The class explains what insulin pumps are, how they work and helps attendees determine if pump therapy is right for them. Free Community Class HDC educators lead the discussions and Intro to Pump Therapy trainings, with representatives from three Thursday, December 13 pump companies in attendance to talk about 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. the unique features of their pumps. Space is HDC, 1226 River St., Boise limited. RSVP to 208-331-1155 or [email protected] RSVP - 208-331-1155 or [email protected] Note: Additional training and education for patients who choose to pursue wearing a pump are billable services.

HDC’s Insulin Pump Club - Free to Attend Free for individuals of all ages who use an insulin pump. Designed to offer support and guidance from HDC pump educators and provide an opportunity to connect with other pumpers. Monday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Boise HDC office, 1226 River Street.

HDC Patient Spotlight

Julie Cabinaw Julie Cabinaw is pictured here with her 10-week-old son Carssen, who was born a healthy 8 pounds 3 ounces, thanks to his mom’s successful diabetes self-management during pregnancy. “When you have another life depending on it,” she observes, “that sure increases your motivation.” This was Julie’s third pregnancy with gestational diabetes. She had sought out education and information before but wanted to step up her skills and knowledge to cope with the challenges this time around. Her Humphreys nurse educator helped her manage an insulin pump to keep her blood sugars under control and encouraged her with “good pep talks,” she said. Although her doctor had expected that she would develop type 2 diabetes after this pregnancy, her blood sugars stabilized in the pre-diabetes range within a month after Carssen was born.

HDC gratefully accepts online donations at www.hdiabetescenter.org