Volume 8, Issue 5 December 2007

Sweet Talk
Research Tests Oral Insulin’s Effect on Upcoming
Type 1 Diabetes Classes
Diabetes Prevention/
Humphreys Diabetes Center is partici- involves a simple blood test and is free of
Pre-Diabetes Class
pating in an international clinical study to charge.
Fri, Dec 14 or 28
learn whether oral insulin can prevent or Humphreys Diabetes Center is one of 9:30- 11:30 a.m.
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 participat- Beyond the Basics
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is increas- ing in this study as part of Type 1 Diabe- Nutrition Class
ing each year, especially in children under tes TrialNet, a global network of diabetes Wed, Dec. 12
age five. researchers dedicated to the study, pre- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
“Our goal is to prevent type 1 diabetes vention, and early treatment of type 1
Beyond the Basics
or to delay it as long as possible,” said diabetes. HDC is currently ranked #2 in
Insulin Class
Judy Davis, RN, CDE, Program the world for Wed, Dec 19
Director at Humphreys Diabetes recruiting partici- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Center. “If diabetes can be de- pants for TrialNet.
layed, even for a few years, those Early in 2008, Intesnsive Insulin Class
at risk may be able to postpone the TrialNet will (2-part class)
difficult challenges of trying to launch several Wed, Dec 5 & 12
control their glucose levels and other studies for 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
development of serious complica- people newly
Annual Review Class
tions.” Families are encouraged to diagnosed with (2-part class)
Researchers want to know if participate in the type 1 diabetes.
TrialNet diabetes study. Tues, Dec 11 & Dec 18
one insulin capsule a day can Innovative inter- 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
prevent or delay type 1 diabetes in ventions will be
a specific group at risk. An earlier clinical tested to help enhance survival of the Complete class listing at
trial suggested that oral insulin might remaining healthy insulin producing cells hdiabetescenter.org
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 1-800-
Researchers are looking for family HALT-DM1 (1-800-425-8361), or visit
members of people with type 1 diabetes to www.DiabetesTrialNet.org. Boise Office:
participate in the clinical study. They are 1226 River Street
particularly interested in finding people Meridian Office:
who have a high level of specific autoanti- Diabetes supplies now available 520 S. Eagle Rd, #1229
bodies in their blood. These autoantibod- online through HDC
Phone: 208-331-1155
ies, which signify an increased risk for www.hdiabetescenter.org Fax: 208-383-0190
developing the disease, can be identified or call 1-866-403-7552 hdiabetescenter.org
up to 10 years before onset. Screening

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Free Community Class HDC Patient Spotlight

Introduction to Pump Therapy Julie Cabinaw
Julie Cabinaw is
The next FREE introduction class for individuals interested in insulin pump
pictured here with
therapy is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the her 10-week-old son
Boise center. The class explains what insulin pumps are, how they work and Carssen, who was
helps attendees determine if pump therapy is born a healthy 8
right for them. Free Community Class pounds 3 ounces,
HDC educators lead the discussions and Intro to Pump Therapy thanks to his mom’s
trainings, with representatives from three successful diabetes
pump companies in attendance to talk about Thursday, December 13 self-management
the unique features of their pumps. Space is 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. during pregnancy.
HDC, 1226 River St., Boise “When you have another life depending on it,”
limited. RSVP to 208-331-1155 or
info@hdiabetescenter.org she observes, “that sure increases your motiva-
RSVP - 208-331-1155 or
tion.” This was Julie’s third pregnancy with
info@hdiabetescenter.org
Note: Additional training and education for gestational diabetes. She had sought out educa-
patients who choose to pursue wearing a pump are billable services. tion and information before but wanted to step up
her skills and knowledge to cope with the chal-
lenges this time around. Her Humphreys nurse
educator helped her manage an insulin pump to
HDC’s Insulin Pump Club - Free to Attend keep her blood sugars under control and encour-
Free for individuals of all ages who use an insulin pump. Designed to aged her with “good pep talks,” she said. Al-
though her doctor had expected that she would
offer support and guidance from HDC pump educators and provide
develop type 2 diabetes after this pregnancy, her
an opportunity to connect with other pumpers. Monday, December
blood sugars stabilized in the pre-diabetes range
17, 6:30 p.m. at the Boise HDC office, 1226 River Street.
within a month after Carssen was born.

HDC gratefully accepts online donations at www.hdiabetescenter.org