4th January 2023

Anticipating the D-PATH  Event 7-9 June 2023 at Braila, Romania

On the 29th of December 2023 a visit to Braila by  Magdalena Pardel, D-PATH project coordinator,  took place  to meet the Dissemination WP coordinator Viorica Alexandru , head of  Asociatia Initiativa Cetatenilor Seniori.

The visit included a discussion about the D-PATH event to take place in the period 7-9  May 2023 at Braila, checking the provisional venues, preliminary talks on the content and event program, audiences to benefit on the indoor and outdoor activities and meeting the main local partner Alina Sulicu, Director of Braila County Heritage Centre.     

16th January 2023

International News : The Artifical Pancreas

Medical News Today  reports  on a trial with an artificial pancreas on people with type 2 diabetes . The trial was conducted by the scientists from Cambridge University. The artificial pancreas is a closed-loop system including an insulin pump and glucose monitor which are linked to an app the researchers developed. By the end of the trial, the participants who used the artificial pancreas stayed in their target glucose range for twice as long as they did without the artificial pancreas. More on the results and participants are published in Nature Medicine

2nd February 2023

 ‘Ana Aslan’ College  getting involved in the D-PATH event, 7-9 June 2023 at Braila, Romania

The College includes a 3 years post secondary nursing training program for general medical nurses and nurse assistants,  balneo-physiotherapy and recovery nurses , pharmacy assistants , radiology nurses, hygiene and public health nurses, laboratory assistants.

The College Vice-Principal Nicoleta Stamate is in charge with the nurse training  program . She  signed the protocol of cooperation between the College and  Initiativa Cetatenilor Seniori | Facebook lead by Viorica Alexandru, representing the D-PATH project in Romania.

Based on  the protocol of cooperation the College makes available the venue, technology and resources as well as  three staff and manager. They will benefit from of the D-PATH project  workshops on diabetes and game sessions on the 1st day, outdoor activity in the Danube Delta in day 2, and cooking show in day 3. A certificate of participation and Europass will be released for participants.

28th  February 2023

Cooking Show Team Meeting for the D-PATH Event,  7- 9th May 2023 , Braila, Romania

A local D-PATH team including was set up. It includes  Mihai Balaban - culinary nutritionist, Silvana Dewald - family doctor, Silvia Albu - trainer for personal development and Viorica Alexandru - coordinator of D-PATH event at Braila, Romania . They will develop together a  Cooking Show for the local D-PATH audience and the project team 

Their input is meant to provide a combination of knowledge to the participants, most of them with diabetes . The workshop will be focused on healthy eating guided by the culinary nutritionist from learning how to read labels of the food shelved in a super market, selecting a proper mix for lunch, preparing lunch and having it together .

This workshop is adding to the project value meant to impede isolation and lifestyle degradation of people affected by diabetes in one way or another.

7  March 2023  

The World Obesity Day and related topics celebration on the 4th of March

The topic was ‘ Changing Perspectives !  Let’s Talk about Obesity!’  .Talks were invited starting with the following figures in mind:

·         1.9 billion people around the world will be living with obesity in 2035

·         $4.32 trillion  is the estimated  economic impact f overweight and obesity in 2035

·         100%  childhood obesity increase between 2020 and 2035

·         1 in 4 people is expected to live with obesity by 2035.

It  built  on the WOF’s statement from Feb 2023 :   “Actions to address key SDoH have been insufficient worldwide, especially actions of unhealthy commodity industries, including tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and beverage industries. This inaction is driving the global burden of NCD mortality and morbidity (from cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, chronic respiratory disease, mental health and neurological conditions) and NCD morbidity (e.g. billions living with oral health conditions)”. Moreover, the World Obesity and IDF release new policy brief to address obesity and type 2 diabetes | World Obesity Federation

24 March 2023

Mihai Balaban, anticipating  the D-PATH Cooking Show to take place at Braila in June 2023

With Mihail Balaban, a forward to the Cooking Show to take place in 7-9 June 2023 at  Braila, Romania.

30 March 2023

Events on Diabetes in the D-PATH, European and International Area

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o   The 9th National Conference of Patience Associations, 4-5 May, Bucharest , Romania on strong associations, protected patience, innovation and technology, challenges and solutions .

o   24 May, 2023  100 years after the discovery of insulin marked by the EP. the European Parliament adopted a motion for resolution on Prevention, management and better care of diabetes in the EU on the Occasion of World Diabetes Day. IDF Europe applauds this important step forward towards reversing the rising number of people living with diabetes (PwD), improving the management of diabetes and its complications, and addressing the inequalities and disparities in access to care and treatment in Europe.For more informtion follow the link News (idf.org)

IDF Europe - Insuline 100.eu - country profiles

As part of the Centenary of Insulin Campaign 2021-2024, IDF Europe is developing a series of country profiles that provide a snapshot of diabetes care in each European country. From June 2021 through to the end of the campaign, two-country profiles will be published every month. This information will help map the status of diabetes care across Europe and identify best practices as well as areas where access to diabetes care can be improved.

·         An Overview of Diabetes Care in D-PATH countris : Greece; Poland; Romania.

o   7-10 June 2023  - Diabetes Central European Congress, Bucharest, Romania :

In order to emphasize and develop the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to diabetes mellitus and its complications, during the congress will be organized interactive sessions centered on: cardiovascular disease in diabetes, chronic kidney disease and diabetes, liver diseases and diabetes, neurological disorders and diabetes, urology and diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic foot, diabetes surgery, obesity management and diabetes,  gynecology and diabetes.

31 March 2023

Research and Publications on Diabetes

o   Top 20 Common Questions About Diabetes | EatingWell – Out of the overwhelming information about diabetes it is difficult to decide what applies or nit to yourself. The author asked diabetes experts to answer 20 of your most-asked queries. Your will find their answers following the link in the title.

o    A Guide to Healthy Eating – published by  Harvard Medical School based on nutrition experts inputs. You will find out the latest on what every health conscious person        needs to know:

o    Why whole grains are the most misunderstood food group

o    6 secrets for smarter snacking

o    Why you may want to focus on a food’s “glycemic load” instead of the “glycemic index”

o    The type of meats that increase risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

o    4 nutrients you’re probably not getting enough of in your diet

o    The truth about antioxidants / etc.

o   Creating and Taking a Quiz on Diabetes Knowledge

Diabetes can affect every body part and may cause kidney damage, amputation, and even       death if not properly managed. That is why you need to check how much you know about diabetes, the causes, and the treatment. See what is like to take a quiz to this purpose. 

o   Diabetes education through board games - a good idea or a trivial pursuit?

People digest diabetes education in different ways. Some prefer human interaction; some         prefer reading. And over the years, attempts have even been made to develop diabetes learning with board games.

This 11th installment of the DIP Symposium includes renowned professionals and practitioners from all over the world – leaders in Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Basic Science, Nutrition, Midwifery, Diabetes Nurse Educators, as well as Innovative TechnologiesFemTech, and many more. It will showcase presentations on the most updated clinical and laboratory revolutions, evidence based and from practical experience.

Research News  

Latest : Research to spot signs of type 2 diabetes from dentist appointments

People living with diabetes can be at a higher risk of developing dental problems, like gum disease and tooth decay. So keeping on top of oral health is really important, and regular dentist appointments can play a part. 

o   Blood pressure drug can slow type 1 diabetes, research shows

A blood pressure treatment called verapamil can protect insulin-making beta cells, slowing down type 1 diabetes progression in young people, according to the results of a new clinical trial funded by JDRF. The findings point to alternative treatments to immunotherapies, which could help more people with type 1 diabetes to have a ‘softer landing’ after their diagnosis.

o   Our research shows chilli can help to treat foot complications

In a new study researchers have discovered new information about the role of a molecule found in chillis in reducing foot pain by healing damaged nerves. People living with diabetes can be at a higher risk of nerve damage in parts of their body. 

o   New reason to be skeptical about whether highly promoted medications are better than other treatments.

by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing .The article is based on a  study which  assessed 73 of the most heavily advertised drugs in the US between 2015 and 2021.