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What's new at Diabetes Advocacy 
We are now on Twitter! Follow the activities of Barb on Twitter...

What do you do with expired glucagon?
Ask the Expert  Diabetes Advocacy is proud to be able to share the expertise of Jill Milliken, certified Diabetes Educator and insulin pump expert, with its readers. Jill will offer information and answer your questions to the best of her ability. Please remember that this does not replace the advice of your diabetes team and all changes should be run by your medical professional first!
Diabetes Advocacy Online support list   is a list  for those living with diabetes to share stories, fears, and news on advances in diabetes treatment. Please check it out.
Diabetes Advocacy welcomes you to post on its new forum pages!!!
In addition to our online email support, you can now also join our online forum and post questions, information, and share with others living with diabetes or wishing to learn more about this disease. 
Myths and Realities of Diabetes...Have you ever had a question about Type 1 diabetes that you were too afraid to ask about? Check out this new page filled with many of the questions people living with the disease here. If you have a question that we do not have an answer for, please feel free to contact us and we will try to find you an answer.

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Join our Tattoo challenge!! Interested in having a tattoo done but never knew what to do? There is a group  that are planning to have a diabetes tattoo done in honour of our own battle with diabetes of that of a loved one. Interested? Let us know and we will keep you "in the loop"! Or check out our "Tattoo" page and see what has been done to date.

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For those of you who use this site to keep in touch and connect with friends, check out the new Diabetes Advocacy group  "Diabetes Advocates Unite". Join us and lend your voice to a united diabetes effort! And if you enjoy tattoos...check out our medical tattoos group! and now you can become a Facebook FanFAN of the website as well!

Diabetes Terms We now offer a glossary of diabetes related terms.

Are you ready to respond in case of  flooding, hurricanes and other natural disasters? We have prepared a list of items that you may want to have on hand for your Emergency Response Kit.  Even those who think they may live in a safe area can be hit without warning. If you have something to add to our list, please let us know. 
Must read books Check out our list of books that people living with diabetes recommend as great reference and reading material!

Canadian Trials page gives a listing of clinical trials taking place in Canada


Check out some of the stories
from our Faces of Diabetes Campaign! These are just a few of the stories in the 80 page document we put together. They will move you, inspire you, and amaze you. What a wonderful group of people!

Coming soon! A new, improved and easier to navigate Diabetes Advocacy! All of the same great information you have come to love and even MORE!!! Watch for the wonderful new transformation coming this summer!

For those living with diabetes, there is always hope for a cure and faith that this disease will not be a life sentence.

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These two beautiful young ladies both live with Type 1 diabetes but their conviction gives us hope for a better tomorrow.  1 in 4 Canadians are living with diabetes. With proper care and resources they will live to be productive members of society. You will not be able to pick them out from anyone else until you get to know them and see their strength and courage. Read more about people like these on our Faces of Diabetes and Priceless pages.

By 2010, over 3 million Canadians will be living with this disease. 

Data from the Canadian Diabetes Association

The diagnosis rate of Type 1 diabetes is increasing at approximately 5% per year. from www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

Our's is the first generation that will see parents outliving their children because of the devastating effects of diabetes on our younger population.

Diabetes is a disease which directly causes over 5,000 deaths per year and contributes to about 25,000. In economic terms, diabetes costs Canadians more than $9 billion annually, including both direct costs and those stemming from premature death and lost productivity. *From the Senate Debates (page 4 from Senate Debates) --June 6, 2006 Hon. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell

According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention..... Diabetes is the sixth-leading cause of death by disease and costs approximately $132 billion per year in direct and indirect medical expenses.

What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the insulin producing cells of the body are no longer able to function properly.  In the case of Type 2 diabetes, the insulin produced is not used properly to convert food into energy for the body’s cells.  For those living with Type 1 diabetes, the insulin producing cells have been completely destroyed by the body leaving the person dependent on an external source of insulin given either through injection or subcutaneous infusion via an insulin pump. 

What are blood glucose levels and why do they matter? Your blood glucose level measures the amount of “sugar” in your blood.  It is this “sugar” that acts as fuel for your cells.  In a healthy person, this level should be between 4-7mmol/L after fasting and between 5-10mmol/L 2 hours after eating. For a person with diabetes, the ideal is to be able to artificially maintain these levels.  That is not easy.  They may see levels of high blood glucose--too much sugar and not enough insulin.  This is called HYPERGLYCEMIA.  A person experiencing a “high” will require a lot of fluids to help flush the sugar out of their system.  They will feel the need to use the washroom more often.  Their vision may become blurred and may experience headaches. Left untreated, this will cause a person to develop Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).  DKA results in a chemical imbalance of the blood. If this is not treated quickly and under doctor’s supervision, the person will die.

If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed, here are some areas of Diabetes Advocacy that you may wish to visit:  Diabetes Terms, Diabetes Care, Frequently Asked QuestionsDiabetes Research, Diabetes News, Insulin Pumps, Products and Technology, Living with diabetes--our blog, books on diabetes, Taking Diabetes to School and now... Diabetes Advocacy Ask The Expert

T1D podcastYou may also enjoy listening to the information provided on the T1D Podcast shows.  As of episode 4, our own Barb Marche joins Scott Herring in bringing news, information and a bit of fun into the world of Type 1 diabetes.

 

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Issues of Importance

National Issues:

Pump coverage

New Brunswick's April 1, 2008 budget will now cover insulin pumps and supplies for children under 18 years of age who have no private coverage!

Saskatchewan's latest budget has included pump coverage for children!!! Congratulations Saskatchewan! Diabetes advocates welcomed the recent Saskatchewan provincial budget announcement of a Children’s Insulin Pump Program. The new program will provide children under the age of 17 who meet eligibility requirements with one pump every five years, and coverage for insulin pump supplies as regular benefits under the Drug Plan. This commitment will benefit families who pay approximately $6,000 per pump and an additional $300 per month in supply costs.

Pump supplies covered in BC It would appear that pump supplies are now covered at least in children.  Pharmacare is covering all the pumping supplies once the deductible is reached each year!

Watch for more advocacy updates.

 

Air Travel

Passengers are now permitted to bring liquids, gels and aerosols through security screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). One bag per passenger is permitted. Passengers must remove the closed, re-sealable plastic bag containing all permitted liquids, gels, and aerosols and place them directly into the trays provided at the beginning of the screening process.
Liquid prescription medicine and essential non-prescription liquid medicines are exempt from the container size restrictions and are not required to be placed in a plastic bag. However, passengers must declare all such items not in a bag or over 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) in capacity to screening authorities. These passengers may be subject to additional screening.
Check carry-on regulations with individual airlines before travelling. Some airlines have additional requirements depending on the destination.
See our travel page for information on general travel guidelines.

Long- and short-haul travel by air: issues for people with diabetes on insulin
 

Registered Disability Savings Plan 

You can still apply now for the RDS, open an account and receive the 2008 grant. You need to have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
http://www.rdsp.com/documents/RDSP_Financial_Institutions.pdf

http://www.fin.gc.ca/n08/08-110-eng.asp

Quick details:
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If your family income is $75,769 or less, they give you they give you:
on the first $500 $3 for every $1 contributed ($1,500)
on the next $1,000 $2 for every $1 contributed ($2,000)

If your family income is more than $75,769*, they give you:
on the first $1,000 $1 for every $1 contributed ($1,000)

Plus there is a bond system where THEY GIVE YOU FREE MONEY. If your family income is:

$21,287* or less (or if the holder is a public institution) $1,000

Between $21,287* and $37,885* Part of the $1,000 based on the formula in the Canada Disability Savings Act

More than $37,885* No bond is paid.  For further information see

OR
see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/budget/2007/rdsp-e.html

Initiatives  Check out the many initiatives and ideas going on in Canada regarding diabetes awareness and diabetes care...Protecting children with diabetes in school

Team DiabetesCanadian Diabetes Association Team Diabetes Marathons:

Support Darlene Falls as she runs in Athens Greece this summer for her daughter who lives with Type 1 diabetes and the millions of other Canadians living with this horrible disease!

The Disability Tax Credit...

Is a Federal Tax Credit given to those who qualify by either having a Disability as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency or require "Life Sustaining Therapy" like those living with Type 1 Diabetes. As of the 2004 tax year, children under 15 years of age will be considered to require 14 hours of care simply by having the physician sign the T2201 stating that they do have Type 1 Diabetes.  This will not be dependent on the method of insulin delivery used. If you have received a letter from CRA stating that your pumping child no longer qualifies under the old regulations please take heart. They are not saying that your child does not qualify for the DTC. They are stating that should the legislative change go through, insulin pump therapy will no longer be a reason to qualify for the DTC.  The reason will now be the fact that your child has Type 1 Diabetes. Please remember that if you are a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes who does not have a taxable income, it is still important for you to apply for this credit. When your child qualifies for the DTC, he/she will then also qualify for a disabled tax benefit (up to $200 per month) under your Child Tax Benefit.

If you are an adult or have a child over 15 years, the process will be slightly more labour intensive.  Please go to our DTC tips page for specific details.

Again, please remember...The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to allow the DTC for eligible individuals with Type 1 diabetes who receive daily injections of insulin resulted from recent Tax Court of Canada decisions and applies to the 2004 and subsequent taxation years.

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