We are experiencing a great deal of exciting growth here at St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes Center. We are improving access to diabetes education and prevention across the St. Luke’s system, and we are proud to be leading the way in improving the health of our community members.
Part of the change we are experiencing is aligning more fully with St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and good pediatric care. We have made the decision to put our Sweet Kids Day Camp on a one-year hiatus while we add new clinical staff, and develop new protocols. Be looking for the Camp in the Summer of 2014!
In the meantime, we hope families will plan on attend the 2nd Annual Don Scott Diabetes Family Camp, scheduled for Saturday, September 14 at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. More details will follow, but please contact Lisa Gonser (208-331-1155 ext. 32) with any questions or comments.
And don’t forget about all the wonderful camps offered by Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs! They have something for everyone!! Download the 2013 IDYP Camp Schedule for dates and more information.
TrialNet History Pathway to Prevention is a clinical trial that is being conducted to learn what causes Type 1 Diabetes and how to prevent it from developing.
For more information please visit www.trialnetpathwaytoprevention.org
Diabetes education and awareness is a cornerstone of good health. Just ask Sharlene Stahl. “I am such a proponent of Humphreys Diabetes Center. They saved my life.”
One year ago, Sharlene was at her 70th birthday party, celebrating this milestone with family and friends when she became very ill. She was so sick and weak that her daughter took her to the doctor’s office in a wheelchair. A simple blood test explained everything – she had type 2 diabetes. Normal blood sugars range from 80-140. Sharlene was well over 400. “My doctor told me I had syrup in my veins.”
Her physician referred her to St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes Center. Her first visit was with Julie Walker, RD, CDE. Julie explained to Sharlene how serious diabetes is, and how she could begin to take steps to manage it. “Julie worked with me on portion control,” Sharlene explains. “As an obese person, more was always better to me.” But Sharlene got the message. She started using measuring cups and spoons to learn what what a serving size looked like. She used smaller plates. She started eating more fruits and vegetables, and less processed foods. “I just started dropping the weight. I didn’t even have to try!” Sharlene proudly proclaims.
Sharlene went on to take the full set of diabetes management classes. “They made all in the difference in the world,” she says. To date, she has lost 100 pounds, is off all of her diabetes medication and her hemoglobin A1c (a test that indicates a person’s 3-month blood sugar average) dropped from a whopping 13% down to a normal 5%! “I feel better than I have in my entire life.”
Amy Walters, PhD – HDC’s Director of Behavioral Health Services
Dr. Amy Walters, Director of Behavioral Health Services, leads this group to help people make positive lifestyle changes.
The first 1/2 hour is a group discussion about emotional and behavioral factors that impact lifestyle. The second 1/2 hour is a walk on the greenbelt.
Boise Office – 1226 River Street
Tuesdays, Noon – 1pm
May 21 – July 9, 2013
This is a free program but space is very limited.
Please email or call 331-1155 ext. 32 to RSVP.
Sam Hartz
For the 7th year in a row, friends and family of Sam Hartz are organizing an Auction, Dinner and Golf Tournament in his memory. To date, they have raised over $120,000.
Download the 2013 Sam Hartz Golf Brochure and sign up today for the Dinner/Auction, the Golf Scramble, — or both!
NIGHT OF FUN! Auction, Dinner & Music
Friday, May 17, 2013 ~ 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The Clubhouse Event Center
7311 W. Potomac Drive, Boise
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 pm Silent Auction
6:00 – 10:00 pm Dave Victor’s Sound Entertainment
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Eagle Hills Golf Course, 605 N. Edgewood Lane, Eagle
8:00 am Player Check-In
9:00 am Shotgun Start
12:00 pm Lunch provided on course
2 – 3 pm Awards
This FREE 2-hour class is for individuals and families interested in learning more about insulin pump therapy and glucose sensor technology. Certified Diabetes Educators, insulin pump, and glucose sensor representatives explain what pump and sensor technology is and who can benefit from it.
Tuesday, April 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes Center – Meridian office (in St. Luke’s Meridian, downstairs in one of the meeting rooms – check room schedule)
Dear Anna and Alyssa,
I just wanted to share with you my A1C results. When diagnosed on July 17 of this year, I was at 11.6. Three three months from that date (October 16, 2012), I was at 5.6.
I can’t thank you enough for the personalized approach you took insofar as an analysis of my numbers and relaying of diabetes education is concerned. Rather than a recitation of the materials, or not trusting in my assertion that (for me) more information was better, you took the time and effort to understand where I was coming from and what I needed at that point in time. Your guidance and support has been an essential component in allowing me to feel confident enough to manage this on my own on a day-to-day basis, while also knowing that I can reach out to either of you for additional assistance. Thank you for the difference you have made in my life, at one of the most difficult points in my life.
Warm regards,
S. Jensen
