Friday, February 14, 2020

November 2019

Let’s tackle Type 2 Diabetes together.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada, which is a movement focused on tackling type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Are you ready for a startling statistic? 35 years ago, type 2 diabetes did not exist among children and youth. But today, 1 in 3 people under the age of 18 will be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in their lifetime.

If we can work to prevent something, why wouldn’t we pull together our resources to attack a growing epidemic head-on? Well, we are. We’re taking steps to prevent type 2 diabetes through a joint CCHF hospital initiative called Meant2Prevent.

We know hospitals are making this a priority, but how can families make a difference in the lives of their children? According to research conducted by Diabetes Canada, type 2 diabetes is a highly heritable condition, with 90% of children and youth affected having a first- or second-degree relative who also has type 2 diabetes (4). This means health habits, education and prevention starts in the home.

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FOUNDATION FOCUS: CHEO Foundation

CHEO’s diabetes clinic specializes in children and youth with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or other glucose deficits. Their goal is to help children and teens with diabetes manage their medical, nutritional and psychosocial needs related to diabetes.

For a variety of resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone with diabetes click the link below to view CHEO’s diabetes resources.

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What's happening at CCHF?

November is a time to take what we learned during fall business meetings and focus on building the CCHF 2021-23 strategic plan. One-to-one interviews and group workshops with hospital Foundation teams have focused on larger, long-term strategic questions to grow revenue and create the greatest impact on kids and their families.

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November 14 was World Diabetes Day.

WDD, the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, was created in 1991 by the IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the potential health threat that diabetes poses.

Awareness efforts are on a global scale, reaching more than 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. Diabetes is a global issue, and this day keeps diabetes in the public and political spotlight.

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Eric, 13, Type 1 Diabetes

After a visit to CHEO, Eric was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Clinic provided the family with lots of training from diabetic educators and also arranged a nurse to come to their home twice a day to give Eric his insulin injections during those first stressful days.

This process gave Eric a full understanding of his disease and the balance necessary to manage it. Eric has taken an active role in helping his school understand what students with type 1 diabetes need to be healthy, including a safety plan for staff.

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Upcoming Events in the Network

Nov 21 – Jan 4
 Magic of Lights, CHEO
Nov 21 – Jan 6
 Festival of Trees, BC Children’s
Dec 5
 Christmas Mini Concert, Montreal Children’s
Dec 9
 Snowflake Gala, Stollery

For more events, check out your local children’s hospital foundation’s website.

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