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NEWS UPDATE
NOVEMBER 2017
+ World Diabetes Day | The Doctor's Note
Each year on November 14th we acknowledge the impact of diabetes on a global scale via World Diabetes Day. An initiative started by the International Diabetes Federation, this year's theme was 'Women and diabetes - our right to a healthy future'. The focus of the campaign is to promote the importance of affordable health care access for women around
the world who are at risk or living with diabetes.
Worldwide, there are nearly 200 million women living with diabetes, with 40% of these being of reproductive age. Diabetes poses particular risks during pregnancy, with 1 in 7 births being affected by gestational diabetes. Unfortunately about half of the women who have a history of gestational diabetes go on to develop Type 2 Diabetes later on in life. During pregnancy, women with Type 1 Diabetes are also at an increased
risk of having an early miscarriage or a baby with malformations.
With these kind of statistics it is easy to see why prenatal and preconception care is vital for women around the globe. Improving access to screening, care and education will help facilitate the best possible outcome for women and their babies. Early detection of gestational diabetes and close monitoring of Type 1 Diabetes throughout pregnancy are just two of the key elements we focus on as diabetes
specialists. It is imperative that, if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you maintain a close relationship with your medical team, and make your's and your child's health a priority. You have the right to a healthy future.
+ Finger on the food trigger | Nutrition
Maintaining a balanced eating regime is vital for our daily productivity and health. Unfortunately for many of us, eating when we are not physically hungry is a common issue. There are many different triggers that can lead to us overeating or eating when it is not necessary. The four common triggers our dietitians see
are:
- Situational Triggers: this includes eating just because something is there, such as a bowl of chips at a party. This can also be eating in response to strongly formed food habits, such as always having a biscuit with a cup of tea.
- Physiological Triggers: this is the feeling of extreme hunger, caused by detrimental habits such as skipping meals, poor nutrition, dehydration or crash dieting.
- Social
Triggers: we are often encouraged to eat if people around us are also eating. This is compounded by social outings often being centred around meals or drinks.
- Emotional Triggers: many of our emotions evoke the urge to eat, including stress, fatigue, boredom, sadness, or simply to 'fill a void'.
It is normal for people to occasionally overeat in response to some of these triggers. It becomes a problem though when
overeating becomes more regular and is affecting your physical health and emotional well being.
If overeating in general, or on specific foods is a problem for you, it can be useful to firstly spend some time monitoring your eating habits from an ‘observers’ point of view to figure out exactly which situations, people, or emotions trigger you to do this. Try to ‘observe’ your habits with genuine curiosity.
While this will require some
time and effort, the more precisely you can identify what you overeat - as well as when and with whom you are overeating these foods with - the more targeted your dietitian's strategies will be. If you think you may be struggling with triggered eating, please book in to see one of our dietitians Mel or Melba, who can help you get your eating habits back on track.
+ Limited spots left! | Clinical Trials
We have had an influx of enquiries about our RAINBOW Type 1 Diabetes study and now there are only limited positions left. The RAINBOW study is investigating a new drug that can potentially be used in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes.
The monoclonal antibody - known as GNbAC1 - is being tested for its effectiveness in
targeting a particular protein which may play a part in the development of Type 1 Diabetes. This research will look at whether GNbAC1 may be a safe and possibly effective treatment for Type 1 diabetes in people who can still make some of their own insulin. This is why we are looking for volunteers who have been recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
To be eligible for this study, you must: - have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the last 4
years
- be aged 18-55 years old
- weigh between 40-100 kg
If you or someone you know may be interested in participating in this clinical trial, please get in contact. Click the button below to email us or call on (02) 4963 2323. There is no obligation to participate, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. We hope to hear from you! |
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