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Diabetes is an illness that affects many aspects of patients’ lives, including their mental health, diet, sexuality and economic well-being. To educate diabetics and their families on how to be better consumers, particularly in the evolving realm of managed care, medical experts from the UW and elsewhere will speak at the third annual Taking Control of Your Diabetes conference.
The event, which also includes a health fair, is sponsored by the non-profit American Diabetes Association, Pacific Northwest Region. It will be held at the Washington State Convention Center on Saturday, May 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“The program has been successful because there has been an information explosion about diabetes and it’s very hard to keep up with all the news. Even health-care professionals have a hard time differentiating the hype from the facts,” says Dr. Irl Hirsch, co-director of the conference and associate professor of medicine and medical director of the Diabetes Care Center at UW Medical Center.
Other UW participants include:
Dr. Steven Edelman, himself a Type 1 diabetic, organizes the conferences in diffferent cities. He is associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
Some 18 million Americans have diabetes, a chronic, progressive condition that often results in blindness, heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure. Preventive measures can help avoid future complications. New drugs are available to help control blood sugar levels, obesity, impotence, stomach problems and high cholesterol, while advances have been made in insulin pumps and monitors.
The special guest luncheon speaker will be Jerry Mathers, former child actor of “Leave it to Beaver.” Mathers has struggled with both diabetes and weight problems and will encourage people to take control of their illness.
Early registration fee, by May 21, is $35 for one person or $30 per person when two or more people register together. The fee includes a banquet lunch. For reservations, call (800) 998-2693 or visit http://www.tcoyd.com
Ellen Liang
University Week
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May 20, 1999