2021-2-PL01-KA210-ADU-000050279 |
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....benefiting people with diabetes, their families and educators... |
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Sharing the D-PATH with Participants in the Regional Meeting of the #ActiveCitizensFund – Poland |
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On the 27th of September, Magdalena Pardel, coordinator of D-PATH and D-CAMP, presented the results of the camp action focused on children with type 1 diabetes. The D-PATH image created together with Sulicu Alina Christos Morsy și Antonio Russo was shown to the participants. |
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A Visionary Partnership for Diabetes Prevention and Support to People with Diabetes 2 |
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On the 23rd of September Magdalena Pardel, President of Fundacja Wymiany Kulturowej toTU toTAM/Foundation for the Cultural Exchange toTU toTAM and the coordinator of D-PATH and D-CAMP projects, hosted a meeting that put together the donor for D-CAMP i.e. EEA and Norway Grants Financial Mechanism Office as well as the Operator of Active Citizens Regional Fund in Poland and the Information Society Development Foundation from regional level. The meeting took place at Przemysl, Poland, |
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From left: Mahesh Bhardwaj, Finance Officer; Anna Striethorst, Senior Sector Officer – Civil Society Hjortur Sverrisson, Head of Funds and Horizontal Concerns, Financial Mechanism Office |
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During the meeting special mention was made about the enthusiastic engagement of the Polish partners - Polish Diabetes Association Rzeszów Department (president Andrzej Mielcarek) and Nursing Department (especially dr Edyta Guty, PWSW Professor) at The East European State Higher School in Przemyśl set the tone for the whole D-CAMP. Moreover, the Erasmus+ funded D-PATH and its inputs to the D-CAMP were emphasized, particularly the authors of D-PATH game, Neil Bell and Jakob Hultgren, representing the Swedish branch of the D-PATH partnership in an online session. |
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Online session D-PATH game |
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A Perception of the D-CAMP by Sulicu Alina, Romania |
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It was the place where I learned that there are people who need more than medicines and compassion. Attending the D-PATH with my family -husband and daughter (7) was a life lesson. We had always been in a hurry and too tired to even notice what was going on around us about diabetes. But in those 7 camp days we found out that for some people eating, exercise, drinking just any kind of stuff was challenging... and most of the times an endless ordeal. I had heard about such situations but I had never witnessed anything of the kind. Therefore what I will say next are the conclusions of someone who got to understand the challenges of people with special needs as generated by diabetes. There were warm days, full of suspense and novelty… and you know why ?... Every meeting was different, every workshop was special…We were all the time on the move. Breakfast for people with diabetes for instance, involved careful weighing, caution of food allowed in the diet for diabetics and the organizer was permanently with her eyes on the job. Another strong point was psychological counseling, but not only for those with diabetes, for all parents of children in the camp too… to help them understand how to react in concrete situations. I cannot but thank Magdalena for doing such a great job and Viorica Alexandru for having me on the Romanian team. |
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I think we need to be more careful with ourselves and with our health! I honestly admired those children and their parents as they did not cease to look for solutions however much they felt the burden of the disease. Such people live with a special need on which their life depends. 71 years ago on the occasion of opening the first institute of geriatrics and gerontology in Romania, Ana Aslan, the founder, said : LET'S GIVE LIFE TO YEARS AND YEARS TO LIFE! Myself, I would love to put to practice this kind of wise wording by developing a program to include meetings and podcasts spreading scientists’ knowledge and answering ‘in concreto’ the questions of those in need ! |
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In 1991 the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization (WHO) gave the start to celebrating the World Diabetes Day every November in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world. Since 2016 already IDF member associations, organizations, companies, healthcare professionals, politicians, celebrities, and people living with diabetes and their families in more than 160 countries have been marking the Diabetes Day on the 14th November. Since then, they have been engaged in campaigns including diabetes screening programs, radio and television campaigns, sports events and others on the risk of diabetes and its complications. All were according to a theme selected for one or more years depending on the wide needs of the people. For example : · 2013: Protect our Future: Diabetes Education and Prevention. · 2014: Go Blue for Breakfast. · 2015: Healthy Eating. · 2016: Eyes on Diabetes. · 2017: Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future. · 2018–2019: The Family and Diabetes – diabetes concerns every family.[7] · 2020: The Nurse and Diabetes |
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ACCESS TO DIABETES CARE - the Theme for 2021-2022 |
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World Diabetes Day 2022 in the EU institutions |
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At the European Parliament in Strasbourg (14-16 November) |
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IDF Europe organized their annual afternoon debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg entitled “Women and Diabetes” which was a great success. At the end of the debate, seven MEPs signed a diabetes pledge –available in seven languages – joining 30 members of national and European parliaments who had already had signed it. In addition, 270 blood glucose tests were performed by the IDF French member association Fédération Française des Diabétiques from 14 to 16 November. |
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At the European Commission in Brussels (13-15 November) |
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IDF Europe was invited to organise a lunch time presentation at the European Commission. The intervention was “Prevention of Diabetes in the modern era of affluent society and economic constraints” More than 500 blood glucose tests were performed over that period and this event provided all with an excellent opportunity to educate participants about diabetes, its prevention and complications. Promotional flyers on risk factors of Type 2 Diabetes were given out which allowed organizers to promote IDF Europe as a frontline organization representing people living with diabetes as well as healthcare professionals. |
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Diabetes Day in the D-PATH Countries |
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14 November, 2022, Biała Piska |
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14 November 2022, Facebook |
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Magdalena Pardel- Sharing a personal experience… As a diabetic, I know how important it is to recognize the symptoms of type 1 diabetes: too few know them, and too many confuse them with something else. November 14 is the World Diabetes Day, so I decided to join the #seethesigns campaign to help educate people about the symptoms of diabetes. |
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I had 4 symptoms of type 1 diabetes: excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. When I went to the family doctor, he immediately recognized them, because he had a person with type I diabetes in his family. My sugar at the check-up was 480 mg/dL. Share the symptoms of undiagnosed #T1D because today it is the #worldiabetesday. I hope telling my story will help others see the signs/ #seethesigns before it's too late. Beyond type 1 #dcamp . As a person affected by diabetes, I know how important it is to recognize the symptoms of type 1 diabetes: too few people know them and too many confuse the symptoms with something else. November 14 is World Diabetes Day, so I decided to join the awareness campaign #seethesigns to help educate people about the symptoms of diabetes. I had 4 signs of type 1 diabetes: excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. When I went to the gp, he immediately admitted it, because he had a family member with type 1 diabetes. My blood sugar at diagnosis was 480 mg/dL I share the symptoms #T1D undiagnosed because today it is the #worlddiabetesday. I hope telling my story will help others #seethesigns before it's too late. Beyond type 1 #dcamp . |
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12-14 November 2022 , Târgu Mureș |
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The Association of Children and Youth with Diabetes organized educational symposia with the participation of dedicated and empathetic diabetes professionals. Tests, glucose sensors and glycosylated hemoglobin determinations were carried out . ‘Educate today to be healthy tomorrow’ was the slogan of the symposia conducted both face to face and online. Blue lighting up the prefect's institution marked solidarity with people with diabetes around the world. |
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13-18 November 2022 , Bucharest |
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Yes I can too . A public meeting in a large mall from Bucharest was organized; blood glucose determinations, discussions with participants took place about diabetes, nutrition, prevention of type 2 diabetes, education and complications in diabetes. A lot of blue balloons were flown, fliers and educational leaflets were distributed. |
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14-18 November 2022, Bucharest |
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ATLAS high school from Bucharest managed a project called “The School – A START for a Healthy Way” that took place in a number of schools with a goal to promote a healthy lifestyle, respect for personal life and others’ health. The students conducted an awareness campaign on the causes and consequences of diabetes in the community; they delivered information sessions, spread promo materials on different aspects of diabetes prevention, emphasized attitudes and habits necessary to shape a responsible and healthy behavior. By their activities, the school contributed significantly to the transfer of knowledge useful for preserving health in the community . |
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16 November 2022 , Online |
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The Swedish Diabetes Association organized a webinar to share The Diabetes Barometer meant to enable a comparison between regions in terms of completed follow-ups of patients' health and treatment results. It exhibits a comprehensive analysis based on responses from 3,500 people with diabetes and treatment results from the National Diabetes Register for 2021. |
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12-14 November 2022 , Preveza |
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organized the Blue Lighting of historical buildings and the town hall in Preveza for 3 days |
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The 1st Training Session on T1Diabetes for Educators |
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Participants showed interest and looked forward to the next training session focused on practice. The activity had full support from the School Directorate showing an open mind and care towards students, parents and awareness raising of the teaching staff. |
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