Greetings,
We just completed our annual update and are proud of all the accomplishments of the past year. Our Workgroups have been hard at work and had some wonderful reports to provide at our meeting. First off, please fill out the survey above that the Prevention Workgroup has completed to develop recommendations for community-based screenings. Education and Empowerment just completed a survey of healthcare professionals and families regarding possible changes to the Virginia Diabetes Medical Management Protocol to assist families, students and healthcare professionals in this area. Changes will be made to the Protocol over the next year. Quality of Care has been busy putting together a guide of medical Continuing Education resources for healthcare professionals. Surveillance and Data Evaluation has been focused on finding an electronic data registry to track diabetes data. Advocacy worked to educate legislators on a variety of issues this year including issues affecting our podiatrist partners and the Physical Activity legislation to name a few. We are pleased by the continuing growth in our membership and our impact on reducing the burden of diabetes in the Commonwealth. Keep up today by reviewing our most recent meeting slides and/or reading the notes from the meeting.
Please join us and help us grow our impact!
Pam Suter, Chairman
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sponsor Spotlight
We are pleased to recognize the following organization for their support of our Council.
Capitol ADE
Your Support is Requested
We hope you will consider a tax-deductible contribution to the Virginia Diabetes Council during 2012. Your support is welcomed at any time. Please send your check to Kathy Gold, 2618 Iron Forge Road, Herndon, VA 20171.
EVENTS
VIRGINIA DIABETES QUARTERLY MEETING
The VDC’s next quarterly meeting will be on Friday, April 20, 2012, Winchester, VA.
INFORMATION ON DIABETES
Did You Know?
Did you know that 24 million Americans have diabetes and 57 million more Americans have pre-diabetes?
What is Pre-Diabetes?
Pre-diabetes occurs when blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Can Pre-diabetes be prevented?
Yes! Make healthy food choices, increase physical activity, and maintain healthy weight.
I hear the words Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes discussed. Is there a difference?
Yes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Only 5-10% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children with type 1 diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long, healthy, happy lives.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications.
Visit www.diabetes.org or www.jdrf.org to learn more!
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