Nevada Diabetes Association
Nevada Diabetes Association Newsletter
February 2015



It is not always easy to love diabetes.

But when you feel better about your diabetes management you are going to love it. Here are some news, tips and tricks to keep you healthy. Here is what is happening in your community and some helpful insights to keep yourself and you loves ones in great shape.

 

Sincerely,

 


Nevada Diabetes Association
775-856-3839 or 800-379-3839

Here are some great fundraiser to keep you going and that help out the diabetes community. 

Wild West Cross Country Challenge Fun Run and 5K
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Bonnie Springs Ranch- Las Vegas
The Wild West Cross Country 5k Challenge is a true off-road, Cross Country 5k running event. This unique course runs through Bonnie Springs Ranch set in the beautiful Red Rock Conservation Area. The course was designed by the current US Duathlon Champion, accomplished and decorated triathlete, and Type 1 Diabetic, Bruce Balch. It is truly a one-of-a-kind event that includes a 5k Timed Race and a 1 mile Fun Run for all ages. As an added bonus, the event also includes a � mile Dash just for children 5 years and under. This is a family event! All proceeds will go to support Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Vegas!!!

wildwest 2014

For more information and to register click HERE. Keep that health lifestyle going for you and the family in 2015!

 

PMS (Pamper Me Silly Party)

 

SAVE THE DATE!
is hosting an afternoon of soothing rituals, (think scalp massage, reflexology) for 100 of the first lucky people to sign up! Delightful libations, treats and nibbles including a New Client Guest Packet valued at $50!
Tickets are just $20. 
Call the NDA office to sign up and reserve your ticket to relaxation. Or register HERE lessence

 
Camps
Camp Registration is now open for 2015! Click HERE to see the full list of programs, times, dates and event types. Not sure what camp is the best for you? Click HERE for our general camp information page that can help you decide which program is the best fit. Come look at the testimonies and pictures that will help. 

 

Our Next Camp:
Terry Lee Wells Family Camp
March 13-15--Portola, CA

Topics in Years Past:

Sick day management and Eating disorders and Diabetes with Dr. Kathy Eckert
* Guilt in a diabetic family with Dr. Steven Graybar
* At Home basal testing with Verna Presser RN/ CDE and Certified Pump Educator
* Why your diabetic child lies with Bonnie Martin RN
* Stanford Trial Net Study and New Diabetes Research with Annie Zucker, lab tech and type 1 diabetic
* Why carbohydrate counting is good for the whole family and what parents responsibilities are to whole family during meal times with Barb Scott RD and CDE

Along with these topics, the families also had a chance to partake in family challenge course games, arts and crafts, archery, parachute challenge, family movie night, camp songs and how to prepare fun, healthy snacks. This program really helps ease the anxieties of the newly diagnosed by allowing them to see that they are not alone by talking to other families and an opportunity for them to get their medical and social questions answered in a casual setting. Family Camp is a wonderful opportunity for families to gains ease and friendships With families dealing with similar situations.

 

Other Camps that are coming up:

Camp Vegas- March 30 to Vegas 3- Las Vegas

Sacramento Day Camp Camp-

San Jose 5 Day Camp- June 22-26- San Jose, CA

Camp Buck-August 2-8- Portola, CA

Teen Camp- October 9-12- Portola, CA

 

To Register Click HERE
Space is limited and scholarships are available.  

 

Support Groups

Diabetes in Children & Families (DCAF)

Support Group

2300 W. Charleston, 7 - 8:30 pm

February 3, 2015

 

Nutrition BINGO night

Facilitator:

Jaime R. Ross, RD, CNSC

Clinical Dietitian with Aramark at Dignity Health

 St. Rose Dominican Hospitals


 

This will be a fun and interactive

game that will challenge your knowledge

of general nutrition and nutrition as it

relates to diabetes management.

Let's share what tools your family uses

to help keep your carbohydrate counting

on track. Bring your favorite recipes to s

hare with the group as well.


 

Thank you Southwest Medical Associates for your continuous support of the DCAF Programs


 

 

Pahrump Support Group

 

 

Monday, February 9th, 2015

6:00pm

 

Diabetes and Heart Disease with Dr. Tad Tenny, MD

 

Having diabetes or prediabetes puts you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke.  You can lower your risk by keeping your blood glucose close to the recommended levels suggested by our diabetes experts for good health and in order to prevent narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels in your legs, a condition called peripheral arterial disease. 

 


 

 

Reno Family Support Group


 

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

6:30pm

Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum, Hawkins Compass Room

 

Get out of the house, go on a date, your kids will be okay!!

 

In celebration of Valentine's Day, we bring you Lorri Neilsen, APN with advises in training your babysitter what they need to know for your night out!  Having someone in charge of your kids can be scary, and even more so when your child has diabetes.  Lorri's goal will be to let you go out, worry free, by teaching you what will be most important when training your babysitter without having them feel overwhelmed.

 

 

Reno Adult Support Group

 

 

Tuesday, February 10th, 2015

6:30pm

18 Stewart Street, Reno NV, 89501

 

Chronic Disease vs Chronic Illness with Dr. Steven Graybar, PHD

 

Do you know the difference between a chronic disease and a chronic illness?  Dr. Graybar will discuss with us the difference between the two and take us through steps in understanding both a little bit easier. 

 

 

Teen Injection Connections:

Northern and Southern

 

 

 

Diabetes Sisters:


Tuesday, 2/17/15, 7:00-9:00pm
18 Stewart Street- Reno, NV 89501
 

 

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Keep up the great work and lets keep moving in 2015!

It's time to take the reins and get in control your own nutrition habits! Learn the essentials of building a balanced (and delicious) plate, meal planning skills, cooking on a budget, creating positive food behaviors, and much more. We'll get hands-on practice in the grocery store and dine at a local restaurant to give you confidence when eating out and on-the-go. The training begins March 16th-April 20th from 5:30-6:30 pm.

 

For more information please contact Elise Mische, RD, LD at emische@primehealthcare.com or (775) 770-7898.

 

When applying for this program say you hear it from the NDA/ CDA and receive a discount!
News From the World of Diabetes


T1D Exchange presented findings at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research's annual meeting this past September showing the bone diseases osteoporosis and osteopenia are common among women with type 1 diabetes (T1D), particularly in those age 65 years and older. Click HERE for more. Glu
Tattoo-Based Sensor Detects Glucose LevelsPosted by: DiabetesinControl.com 

An ultra-thin, flexible sensor that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo can detect a person's blood glucose levels...The sensor represents the first example of an easy-to-wear flexible tattoo-based epidermal diagnostic device combining reverse iontophoretic extraction of interstitial glucose and an enzyme-based amperometric biosensor," the researchers wrote. Click HERE for more. 


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the first set of mobile medical apps that allow people with diabetes to automatically and securely share data from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with other people in real-time using an Apple mobile device such as an iPhone.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the first set of mobile medical apps that allow people with diabetes to automatically and securely share data from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with other people in real-time using an Apple mobile device such as an iPhone. Click HERE for the full announcement from the FDA

New to Our Team
Kat Carpenter
Kat Kat is the newest member to our NDA/ CDA team. Kat comes to us with years of experience in the diabetes camping world. She will be taking on our California programs and services in the Bay Area. We know Kat is the perfect fit for our team and we are so happy to have her on board!

Cooking and Baking 

Rotisserie chickens are packed with flavor and are the perfect start to a semi-homemade meal.

Save time on dinner without skimping on flavor. A semi-homemade meal means less time slaving away in the kitchen and gets you more credit than bringing home takeout. It's the perfect balance for busy families! More fun ideas click HERE.

 

 

Thank you to Save Mart for your continuous support

Low Carb Veggies

 

#1 is ARUGULA!

It contains 2g of carbs in a 50-gram portion. One cup of arugula contains 1g of carbs.

Arugula is rich in phytonutrients, which may reduce the risk of several kinds of cancers, including breast, stomach, and colon.

Note: To help you visualize a 50-gram portion, here are some examples: 10 grapes, 1/3 of a medium sized peach, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 35 blueberries, or 2 extra-long spears of asparagus.

Full List Click HERE. From  dlife.com

 

Other Events in the Community

 

Join Us for Children's Week 
at the Nevada State Legislature!!!
March 9-12, 2015- Health Day is March 11th. - All Nevada

 

Please email Sarah (sarah@diabetesnv.org) if you want to join us: Wednesday, March 11th. 
 

Join us in making children's issues a priority during the 2015 Nevada Legislative Session. The Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy and the Children's Advocacy Alliance are again hosting Children's Week at the Legislature during the week of March 9, 2015. This week will include events designed to educate policy makers about the issues affecting children and families in the state of Nevada. This event was first held in 2011 and has been a huge success. For more details please visit the Children's Week website:  http://nic.unlv.edu/childrensweek 

 

 

 

 

The 2015 legislative session has begun. Various health-related topics are included in multiple bill draft requests on the Nevada Legislative Website. For those who wish to view or track specific bills, visit: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/78th2015/. Anyone is welcome to contact their legislators. Find legislators in your district by typing in your address using the following link: http://mapserve1.leg.state.nv.us/whoRU/.                 

 

 

Meetings in Southern Nevada

  • iDo (Improving diabetes and obesity) monthly coalition meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month, February 11th from 3 pm - 4:30 pm at HealthInsight: 6830 W Oquendo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Email Dr. Jerry Reeves: jreeves.healthinnovations@gmail.com                
  • Clark County Diabetes Group quarterly coalition meeting, save the date: Thursday, April 23rd from 8:30-9:30 am at SNHD: 330 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107. Email earney@snhdmail.org. 

 

 

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Special Thank You
Terry Lee Wells
The Terry Lee Wells Foundation has generously once again funded our Family Camp. Family Camp is the ideal setting for newly diagnosed families to get a crash course in diabetes management while having a weekend of fun at the beautiful Grizzly Creek Ranch in Portola, CA. Thank you so much once again to Terry Lee Wells Foundation for helping us provide this extremely life changing camp. 

 

Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Following Foundations, Companies and Individuals for their generous support of our programs and Services.

 

Helmsley Charitable Trust 

 

Super Shuttle--WJ Bradley--Foundations Counseling

Country Financial--Nell J. Redfield  Foundation

Reno Rodeo Foundation-- E.L. Cord Foundation

St. Rose Dominican Hospital --Finish Line Youth Foundation

Robert R. Banks Foundation--Susanne and Gloria Young Foundation --The Stern Family Foundation 

Terry Lee Wells Foundation-- Hawkins Foundation  

Western Bariatric --Barton Memorial Hospital 

 Randy Burke -Roadshows--Healing Moves Foundation

 Ryder Strong BMX  Event--Feld Entertainment

Legends of the Game--Wynn Las Vegas--Nick Moreno--KOLO Cares-- Encore Beverage-- Atlantis--Scheel's--Savemart CARES-- Tandem Diabetes-- Medtronic Diabetes-- Reno Vulcanizing-- Carson City Toyota-- United Healthcare/ Southwest Medical--Thunder Canyon

John Ben Snow Memorial Trust-- Findlay Lincoln

 

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Join this great study from the University

of Nevada and Kelly a public health

student. This study is on: Identifying

information about the transition process

for individuals with diabetes moving from

pediatric to adult care in Nevada. All that

is needed is to cliuck the link below to taker

a brief survey.

The survey can be accessed 

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775-997-8494

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About the Nevada Diabetes Association and the California Diabetes Association
 

The Mission of the Nevada Diabetes Association and California Diabetes Association is to improve the lives of children and adults affected by diabetes through prevention, education and service. The goal of the NDA and CDA is to provide programming that will help avoid complications that this disease causes for children and adults. We offer diabetes education camping programs, diabetes support programs, diabetes seminars/ workshops, printed and electronic diabetes educational resources, emergency insulin and diabetes supply programming.

 

Until there is a cure, we are here to help

 

 

Nevada Diabetes Association- Executive Office 

 

18 Stewart Street

Reno, Nevada 89501

775-856-3839

Email: info@diabetesnv.org

Webpage: www.diabetesnv.org

Fax: 775-348-7591

 

Southern Nevada

848 North Rainbow Blvd #416

Las Vegas, Nevada 89107

phone- 702-233-9390

 

California Diabetes Association

P.O. Box 2243

Santa Clara, California 95055

 

 

 


 

Have a diabetes question? We will get in answered in an up coming NDA/ CDA newsletter. Just email your name and questions to: info@diabetesnv.org.