EXTRAVAGANT FASHION BRINGS APPLAUSE…AND

CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION AT DENVER — SUMMER 2013
All Brass Ring Luncheon photos: © Travis Broxton of Broxton Art
EXTRAVAGANT FASHION
BRINGS APPLAUSE…AND
CONTINUED SUCCESS
Top photo: Designer RozeMerie Cuevas with runway models
Bottom photo: Gabby Brienza helps dad, Joe, with the Live Board
along with Mrs. Colorado, Courtney Graham
T
The 2012 Brass Ring for an
unprecedented third time brought
Vancouver, British Columbia designer
RozeMerie Cuevas back to Denver on
Monday, November 5, 2012.
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Miss Lakewood Jr. High, Christina Finch
This little piggie, Huckleberry, needs a kiss
Gleneen Brienza
Held at the Denver Marriott
City Center to benefit The Guild
of the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation, Cuevas featured her
fashion-forward, but wearable
Jacqueline Conoir collection
as well as her newest, more
casual and trendy line, JAC.
The ballroom was elegant in
white on white taffeta and
Lamour tablecloths and chair
covers, with silver Lamour
napkins and Crinkle Taffeta chair
sashes. Fabulous white rose
centerpieces graced the tables.
Guests were greeted at the
entrance by escorts provided
by Ruckus Apparel. They were
eager to navigate guests through
registration and on down the
escalators to the fabulous silent
auction awaiting them. Jewels
For Hope once again had a
continuous crowd making their
way to the front where they could
purchase that “special” piece of
jewelry.
Guest host, Kim Christiansen,
Channel 9 News TV anchor,
graced the stage, welcoming
everyone and quickly introduced
the newest addition to the Brass
Ring - Pucker Up 4 a Cure.
The idea behind this is that
in the early days of diabetes
management, pigs were used
as the source of insulin. The
Judy McNeil puckers up for a kiss with Huckleberry
adorable piglet, Huckleberry,
was the star and the object of
much attention and excitement.
The attendees paid $20 to
vote for who would kiss the
pig. Those in the running for
the Huckleberry smooch were
former Denver Bronco Rod
Smith; Derek Trombetta, a
Colorado Firefighter; Courtney
Graham, Mrs. Colorado; and
Judy McNeil, a favorite past
president of The Guild and
former Chair of the Brass Ring
Luncheon.
When the votes were counted it
was a tie between Rod Smith and
Governor John Hickenlooper
Gleneen Brienza chaired the
Brass Ring Luncheon with
help from Guild President Gina
Abou-Jaoude. The Anschutz
Family Foundation was the
Brass Ring Benefactor and Bill
and Deb MacMillan; (Crazy
Merchant and the WILMAC
Foundation) were the Premier
Sponsor.
Gina Abou-Jaoude, Gleneen Brienza, Eva Schoonmaker, Judy McNeil
Judy McNeil, so a kiss from each
was required. Judy lathered on
the red lipstick before landing
her kiss. Rod Smith was a bit
more reluctant, but in the end
gave a quick kiss to the piggie’s
head, all for the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation.
Although a tough act to follow,
Brass Ring Chair, Gleneen
Brienza, who gave tirelessly of
her time to make sure everything
was “just right,” welcomed and
thanked the ever-growing
number of distinguished guests
and sponsors. She expressed to
the audience how and why she
got involved with diabetes, as her
own daughter is involved in a
diabetes study at the Barbara
Davis Center.
Governor John Hickenlooper
surprised the audience with a
heartfelt conversation about
diabetes and the impact it has on
a vast amount of the population.
He encouraged us to continue to
work diligently and applauded
the efforts of CDF, The Guild and
the BDC.
The live auction included a fournight stay at the C Lazy U Ranch
in Colorado where the winner
received a moonlight tub soak
and a couple’s massage along
with other activities and gourmet
cuisine; a Denver Nuggets’
regular season game in the
Kroenke Suite including catering
and parking, a pair of Justin
Bieber concert tickets at the
ANGEL SPONSORS:
Tom and Lisa Corley,
Dr. James and Kathy Crapo,
Allan and Margot Frank; SAP,
Steve and Shelley Lucas; Patty
Jenkins, Meagher Energy,
Matt and Cherie Meagher;
NexGen Resources, Charles
and Judy McNeil; Wells Fargo
Bank, Chris Strabala; Sr. Vice
President/Healthcare Market
Manager.
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Bernstein Global Wealth
Management, Joe and Gleneen
Brienza; Dr. Paul and Diana
Docktor; First Bank Holding
Company; Full Spectrum
Medical Aesthetics, Inc., Eva
Schoonmaker; G5 Financial,
Larry and Lori Finch; Republic
Financial Corporation;
Richmond American Homes
Family Foundation, David and
Bonnie Mandarich; The Denver
Post Community.
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SPECIAL
THANKS
Cherry Creek Dia(BEAT)es
Club and BDC Ambassadors
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Pepsi Center, a tropical paradise
vacation in Hawaii including a
snorkel trip and sunset sail; and
a four-night vacation for four at
a private penthouse condo at
Vail Village.
Following the fun and frivolity
of the auction, Kim returned
and introduced Guild President
Gina Abou-Jaoude, who spoke
passionately about her role as
President, the diagnosis of type
1 diabetes for her son over 15
years ago and the impact that
CDF, The Guild and the BDC has
had on their lives. Gina said it
was in 1998 at the Brass Ring
Luncheon that she realized
she too, could one day speak
without breaking down about
this devastating disease. While
Gina may not have broken down,
there was hardly a dry eye in the
house as she concluded and was
immediately followed by a video
entitled “Diabetes Is” featuring
many patients at the BDC. While
the stage had the full attention of
the audience, Zetana Behymer,
Paige Rooney and Tristan
Snellgrove spoke poignantly
about life with diabetes.
As morning quickly turned to
afternoon, Christina Finch was
introduced and gave a heartfelt
invocation, which included
special blessings for people
involved in the technology to
help manage diabetes and make
lives a little bit easier.
Because of the great support of
The Guild members, sponsors
and loyal contributors the
Luncheon was again filled with
great fashions, good food, useful
information and fun among
friends.
We would like to extend a
special thank you to all of
those who helped make this
such a magnificent success:
Ruckus Apparel, Josh Schmitz;
Photographers, Broxton Art,
Travis Broxton; Sara Ford
Photography & Fine Art and
Kassia Photography, Kassia
Phoy; The Look Beauty Boutique
Salon, Gina Comminello;
Conspiracy Films LLC, Rich
Lerner; Cherry Creek High
School Dia(BEAT)es Club; Wheat
Ridge High School Cheerleaders;
BDC Youth Volunteers;
Independent Chocolatier,
Lestra D’Agosta; Cru Vin Dogs,
Jay & Mary Snellgrove; Blu,
Tara & Janci; The Denver Post
Community; Denver Marriott City
Center and Johnson Storage &
Moving
Kim Christiansen addresses the audience
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Zetana Behymer, Paige Rooney, Tristan Snellgrove
Join us as we honor the true heroes – Our Kids
Presented by
The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Featuring Mariel’s Holiday Collection
&
Special Presentation of Evening Wear
by
Alberto Makali
Tuesday, November 19
Denver Marriott City Center
Reserve your table early
Contact – Susie Hummell – 303.863.1200 or
susie@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org
All proceeds benefit research and programs at
The Barbara Davis Center
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SAVE THE DATE
2013 BRASS RING LUNCHEON
Jewels for Hope always has a strong presence and is a crowd favorite at the Brass Ring Luncheon
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Barbara Davis Center
DIABETES WILL
NOT STOP ME
— by Jeremy Adams
I
t has been two
years since I was
diagnosed with
type 1 diabetes.
The first question I
had for the doctor was if I would
be able to play basketball. He
told me I could, but it would be
a challenge. I was never one to
back down from a challenge.
Quite frankly, I never thought
diabetes was that serious. My
father was diagnosed with type 2
diabetes when I was in
middle school. He was insulin
dependent, but within a few
months, he changed his eating
habits, lost some weight, and was
as good as new. If my dad could
beat diabetes, why couldn’t I?
Unfortunately for me, the battles
my dad had with diabetes and the
battles I would have with diabetes
were completely different. When
the doctor told me I had
diabetes, I was not greeted with
sadness or despair. I was
determined to not let diabetes
dictate my life and although
there have been bumps in the
road, I continued to press on.
Accepting the fact that I
had diabetes was not hard.
Adjusting to playing basketball
at the University of Colorado,
while being a newly diagnosed
diabetic was one of the hardest
things I had ever done. I was
unable to participate in my
first official practice because
I spent the whole night in the
emergency room. My body was
not responding to insulin very
well and ketones soon appeared
in my bloodstream. This was my
first encounter with how serious
diabetes actually was.
My time spent in the emergency
room was only the beginning
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My dad told me to schedule an
appointment at the Barbara
Davis Center. Reluctantly, I did. I
am very stubborn but I knew my
way was not working so I was
open to anything.
Jeremy Adams and his father, Jim
of the trials and obstacles I
would face during that season.
I went through a stretch during
December of 2011, where I could
not make it up and down the
court one time without gasping
for air. Before each game my
blood sugar was usually over
300, making it hard for me to
perform like I wanted to. My
mind would tell my body to do
something but my body just
wouldn’t respond.
To make matters worse, nobody
understood exactly what I was
going through. I was letting
my coaches down and was
very disappointed in myself.
I honestly begin to think that
maybe I bit off more than I could
chew.
After I completed my first
season of Division 1 basketball,
I remember calling my mom
and telling her I did not want to
play basketball anymore. I was
distraught and discouraged in
a way I had never been before.
My whole life I dreamed of being
able to not only play, but to
excel at the college basketball
level,and here I was telling
my mom I no longer wanted to
pursue that dream.
As badly as I wanted to quit,
and believe me I wanted to very
badly, something in me wouldn’t
allow it. I decided to continue my
pursuit of my college basketball
dream, but first I had to get
better control of my diabetes.
My first visit at the Barbara
Davis Center opened my eyes.
I was able to see a light at the
end of the tunnel. The doctors I
talked to were diabetic as well,
which made me feel as if they
had a better understanding
of what I was actually going
through. My doctor asked me
when he first walked in if I
thought diabetes had affected
my play during the past season.
I told him without a doubt it did.
He told me he would make sure
diabetes would no longer be the
reason why I couldn’t play to
my full potential on the court.
Thankfully, he was right.
After visiting the Barbara Davis
Center one time, my blood
sugars were better. My A1c has
continued to drop each time I
visit, 6.8 was my A1c level last
time I visited. There is no doubt
in my mind that visiting the
Barbara Davis Center, not only
helped me tremendously on the
court, but also changed the way I
viewed diabetes.
In a strange way, I started to feel
like having diabetes was a gift
and that is a message I would
like to relay to all diabetics
across the world. Sometimes
life will throw us a curve ball. I
never in a million years thought
I would be diagnosed with type
1 diabetes at 20 years of age.
Trials and tribulations, that’s
just a part of life. We can never
control what happens to us, but
we can always control how we
respond. If there is one thing I
want to be taken from my story,
it would be to never let diabetes,
or anything for that matter, stop
you from following your dreams
and aspirations.
D
r. Robert (Rob) Slover, Director of Pediatrics at the
Barbara Davis Center, was recently promoted to
Professor of Pediatrics.
Dr. Slover has served thousands of children with
diabetes and has earned heart-felt appreciation from their families. He
has a thriving research program in the development of the ‘artificial
pancreas’ and speaks about his findings around the world.
Dr. Slover is the director of the largest and most central component
of the BDC, the Pediatric Clinic. His role of helping all children with
diabetes through the Center and the Children’s Hospital of Colorado
has been recognized by receiving the endowed Wagner Family Chair in
Childhood Diabetes from the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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Photo: © Glenn Janssen
BLOCKING HARMFUL WHITE
BLOOD CELLS: A NOVEL PATHWAY
TO PREVENT TYPE 1 DIABETES
T
ype 1 diabetes
results from the
body’s immune
system destroying
insulin producing
beta cells. The incidence of
type 1 diabetes has increased
dramatically over the last 20
years, especially in children less
than five years of age. We can
now predict who will develop
diabetes but not yet prevent
the disease. Many drugs have
been used to target the immune
system and the white blood
cells involved in killing insulin
producing cells to both treat
and prevent type 1 diabetes. The
current therapies are minimally
effective, not long lasting, and
not overly specific.
My research focuses on safe and
specific therapies to stop white
blood cells, part of the body’s
immune system, from destroying
beta cells. To accomplish this, a
well-known drug (methyldopa),
which has been used to treat
people with high blood pressure,
will be used to block specific
harmful white blood cells
— by Aaron Michels, MD
involved in destroying beta
cells. Fifty to sixty percent of
all patients with type 1 diabetes
have a specific marker on their
white blood cells, termed DQ8,
which confers a significant
risk for developing diabetes.
Methyldopa specifically blocks
DQ8 in laboratory assays and
animal models having the human
DQ8 molecule.
A pilot study is beginning to treat
20 type 1 diabetic individuals
with methyldopa to determine if
blocking DQ8 is possible, and if
there is evidence that beta cells
continue to make insulin with
treatment. I have developed an
immunologic test to determine
the degree of DQ8 being
blocked by the treatment. The
long-term implications of this
clinical research trial may help
preserve beta cell mass in new
onset type 1 diabetes patients
and/or prevent diabetes onset
in those individuals at risk for
developing diabetes (i.e. those
individuals having two or more
islet autoantibodies).
Barbara Davis Center
DR. ROBERT SLOVER PROMOTED
TO PROFESSOR OF PEDIATRICS
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
www.BarbaraDavisCenter.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
www.jdrf.org
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Barbara Davis Center
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Dr. Jennifer Raymond and research assistants discuss the new Team Clinics in the bean bag filled group appointment room
ADOLESCENTS
TRANSITION TO
MANAGING THEIR
OWN CARE
T
he SEARCH
study, a large
multi centered
study which
includes Colorado,
found that young people from
18-25 have higher A1C levels
than is healthy. These results
point out the need for a much
better transition from parent
directed diabetes care to
adolescent directed care with
greater support through high
school to in turn, better prepare
them for independent diabetes
management after graduation.
The SEARCH study also suggests
that emerging adults also need
better support during the four six years after completing high
school while they are navigating
independent living in all aspects
of their lives including diabetes
and being ‘on their own’ with
diabetes care. In response to this
need, the BDC Pediatric Clinic
has developed what are fondly
called “Team Clinics.” These
group appointments are held
once a week and take a different
approach to typical diabetes
care visits while still providing
the ADA recommended medical
care. In these Team Clinics, four
to six young people meet for two
hours, during which time they
themselves drive discussion
regarding issues pertinent to
them. Everything from myths
they have heard to problems they
have encountered, and social
issues they want to know more
about are discussed. Patients
are guided by a facilitator and
doctors, nurse practitioners and/
or physician assistants, who are
on hand to answer any medical
questions.
Initial satisfaction surveys
indicate that young people who
have chosen to participate in
the Team Clinic visits are very
happy with the experience.
Ninety-two percent of patients
want to return and are inclined
to recommend the clinic
to other teens. The clinics
began in January. Additional
information is being collected to
determine if these Team Clinics
result in improved glucose
levels and lower A1C levels.
A randomized control study in
high school youth is currently
being developed to determine
scientifically if this approach
is medically beneficial. Team
Groups for 18-25 years old are
also in progress with more to
come, hopefully by next fall.
Also, Team Clinic groups for
middle school youths are being
developed. The hypothesis for
all of the group appointment
interventions is that this
approach will increase the
percent of adolescent and
young adults with A1C levels in
ADA goal range throughout the
transition to adulthood and well
beyond.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION:
https://www.searchfordiabetes.
org/public/dsphome.cfm (This
is the SEARCH study website)
https://www.facebook.com/
BDCTeam7 (Link to the Team
Clinic Facebook page)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pubmed/23530167 (PubMed
link to the article describing
the SEARCH study and
transition)
Photo: © Glenn Janssen
— H. Peter Chase, MD
— Question 2:
(With the help of Dena
Gottesman, MS, RD, CDE and
Laurel Messer, RN, MPH, CDE)
Q:
A:
languages?
Are the Pink
Panther
Educational
books available
in other
Yes, the Spanish
translation has
been available
for many years.
The Lilly
company previously helped
with distribution in Central
and South America. In recent
years, the International Diabetes
Federation (IDF) “Life for a
Child” program has helped with
distribution to Mexico, Bolivia,
Ecuador, Guatemala, Dominican
Republic and Costa Rica. We
have received many appreciative
comments from these countries.
The First Book was also printed
in Arabic. We are told it is the
most frequent educational book
being used in several MiddleEastern countries (e.g., Saudi
Arabia, Egypt). If you decide to
read it, you must start from the
back of the book! (This book
is not available in the United
States.)
A Chinese version of the First
Book is being planned.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Chase was the sole author of
the first 11 editions of the Pink
Panther educational books and was
the Director of the first 11 Keystone
education conferences. He has
published over 300 research papers
and is a co-author of books on the
history of the Barbara Davis Center
and on insulin pump and CGM use.
Q:
I keep hearing
about a new
Medtronic
pump (the Veo)
and CGM
sensor (Enlite) that should
be coming out soon (and are
already approved in Europe).
Can you tell me what the
differences are with these new
products?
A:
The new
Medtronic Veo
pump has two
new features
related to its
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
(CGM) component: Low Glucose
Suspend (LGS) and six day
sensor wear. The Low Glucose Suspend
(LGS) feature suspends basal
insulin delivery of the pump for
two hours when glucose levels
are too low (based on what
you’ve programmed with your
Healthcare provider). It will also
alert the user at the same time
so they will have the opportunity
to respond to the alarm, test a
blood sugar level, and turn the
pump back on when it is safe
to do so. It is the first step in
the development of the “bionic”
pancreas. The LGS can be
especially helpful in preventing
hypoglycemia overnight. As with
most of the settings in the pump,
different targets and ranges
can be programmed throughout
the day and night, allowing for
individual preferences and more
control.
Previous versions of the
Medtronic pump and CGM
discontinued the sensor wear
after three days. The new Veo
pump will allow the sensor to
function for six days (called the
Enlite sensor). The Enlite sensor
is much smaller than the current
sensor, and it inserts at a 90
degree angle (straight up and
down) as opposed to the angled
insertion. The Enlite sensor is
said to be more accurate and
also can be worn for six days
continuously.
Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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Carousel Days
REEL ‘EM IN!
Fly Fishing Day for Barbara
Davis Center Kids and
Families
O
n a beautiful
Colorado day in
May, families with
children who
receive care at the
Barbara Davis Center learned
to fly fish. Sponsored by the
High Plains Drifters, The Guild
hosted a fun day of learning to
identify fish, tie knots and cast a
fly rod. The event was held at the
Kassler Environmental Education
Center at Lake Lehow near
Chatfield Reservoir.
“The High Plains Drifters
volunteers were extremely
pleased with how the event
turned out and loved how
engaged the participants were,”
said Mike Vella, the High Plains
Drifters kids day coordinator.
“We couldn’t have picked a
better group of kids; everyone
had a great time!”
For many kids, they have only
been exposed to shore fishing
with bait and lures. During this
event, participants walked away
with an understanding of how
to read the water for fish and
match a fly pattern to the variety
of bugs that will attract fish.
Kids were also taught to practice
catch-and-release techniques to
help manage wildlife resources.
After a brief introduction, club
volunteers, professional fishing
guides and representatives from
the Butterfly Pavilion shared
their knowledge with the kids
and parents. Participants visited
stations to learn about basic
fishing gear, entomology, various
knot techniques and tied their
own San Juan Worm fly pattern
to use at the lake.
“We pride ourselves on our
dedication to sustaining our
sport for future generations
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Top Photo: Isaiah Almeida with one of the largest bass of the day. Bottom Photo: Fly
fishers get ready to reel ‘em in. Next page: Masiela Guerrero, the youngest fisherwoman.
while honoring our commitments
and sustaining an affordable
and fun club for all ages and
genders,” according to the club’s
mission statement.
trout. Others, such as Isaiah
Almeida proved that persistence
was a key factor after waiting
patiently to reel in his bass, one
of the largest catches of the day.
The event did just that. After
learning the techniques needed
for fly fishing, the kids got to test
their new knowledge. With the
help of their club instructors,
participants set to the water in
search of their first catch.
Matthew Linn, surrounded by
his brothers Chris and Tommy,
ended the day by reeling in
another large bass in the final
minute of the event.
Many fishers had immediate
success including Natalie Griffin
who caught at least six fish
including blue gills and rainbow
The Guild of the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation holds social
events such as the fly fishing
day for children who have type
1 diabetes so they can meet
and interact with others facing
3.
2.
1. Natalie Griffin
2. Harrison Fuller with instructor
3. Joshua Fairweather with his dad
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Carousel Days
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similar challenges.
“We love when organizations
within the community share
their interests and expertise
with the patients we serve,” said
Susie Hummell, Guild Program
Manager. “It really gives kids
the opportunity to experience
things they might not otherwise
get the chance to do and lead an
ordinary, everyday life.”
Families who are interested in
learning about other upcoming
social events hosted by The
Guild are encouraged to like us
on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter to get the most up-todate information.
Ben Rifkin (left) and Shawn Hunter (right) skied Vail Resorts on behalf of the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation.
A GOOD DAY IN COLORADO
B
en Rifkin, as part of Shawn Hunter’s ski team in The
Vail Social Media Challenge, placed first in a ski race
and won a $1,000 donation to the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation. Special thanks goes to Ben, Shawn, and
all the members of the CDF ski team.
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Guild Guide
GUILD MEMBERSHIP TEA PARTY
G
uild members gathered at the Lone Tree Arts Center
on Monday, February 11, 2013, where they were treated
to music by Vibrancy Duo, featuring Anna Leavitt who is
principal cellist with the Lone Tree Arts Center, and her
son Nathaniel Leavitt, on the violin.
Guild members hosted themed tables, which included tropical
paradise, time for tea, and a Disney table, to mention a few. Guests
enjoyed treats provided by table hostesses with coffee and tea
graciously provided by the Lone Tree Arts Center. Door prizes were
given and a prize for the Best Tea Hat went to Ilene Milstein. The Best
Decorated Table award went to Shelley Lucas.
Also joining in was guest speaker Ruth Johnson, President and CEO
of Roundup River Ranch, an organization which enriches the lives of
children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses by providing fun,
safe, and empowering camp experiences completely free of charge.
Overall, the day was a success in welcoming new members to the
organization, learning how other non-profits operate and serve
children with needs, and strengthening our own membership.
GET READY TO
TEE OFF
T
he Glenmoor
Country Club in
Cherry Hills
Village, Colorado
has a golf cart
waiting for you.
BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
Tee off on July 29, 2013 at the
High Hopes Golf Tournament
presented by NexGen Resources.
The four person team scramble
entry fee includes a golf cart, a
box lunch and a cocktail party.
If a Bead or a Pearl, a piece of Gold or Silver
Don’t miss the contest holes,
silent auction, Mercedes Benz
hole-in-one prize, presented
by Mercedes Benz of Littleton,
and a $10,000 cash hole-in-one
prize.
To help save our true ‘Jewels’
Registration forms are available
online at
www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.
org or call Susie Hummell at
303-863-1200.
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Susan Squyer, Gina Abou-Jauode and the Vibrancy Duo
Would help toward a cure…
Would you give from your jewelry drawer
To raise money to find a cure.
We have started Jewels for Hope
Children who live with Diabetes.
We are asking you to give a piece of jewelry
Real or costume, it does not matter,
Someone else will treasure it knowing
It will help us toward a cure.
Now won’t you reach into your Jewelry Drawer?
— by Gretchen Pope
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THE GUILD 2013
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
Barbara Davis
he Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation held
their annual meeting on January 14th at the Denver
Country Club for the installation of new officers for the
upcoming term.
PRESIDENT
Gina Abou-Jaoude
Brunch was served and the meeting was called to order, beginning
with the presentation of checks from recent sponsored fundraisers.
Representatives from Gameday Merchandising, SKEA and Thollot
Diamonds were welcomed to the podium to present their donations to
The Guild.
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Shelley Lucas
TREASURER
Dalyla Creaghe
TREASURER-ELECT
Jane Kranich
Annual meeting chairman Judy McNeil then presented the slate of
officers with Gina Abou-Jaoude agreeing to serve a second-term as
president.
RECORDING SECRETARY
Kathy Crapo
After an emotional speech by Abou-Jaoude, highlighting her
experiences as president, Captain Jeff Ashby was welcomed as the
guest speaker. Ashby spent 18 years as a naval aviator and went on
to be an astronaut for NASA, completing three space shuttle missions.
Ashby spoke of his experiences in the Navy, in space and also his work
with the Melanoma Foundation.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Christy Alberts
2012-3013 PRESIDENT
Gina Abou-Jaoude
Guild Guide
ANNUAL MEETING WELCOMES
NEW OFFICERS
ADVISORS
Helen Hanks
Sharon Kamen
Judy McNeil
For information on The Guild
contact Susie Hummell
susie@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org
Gina Abou-Jaoude presents Dr. Marian Rewers with The Guild’s donation
L-R: Christy Alberts, Kathy Crapo, Jane Kranich, Dalyla Creaghe, Shelley Lucas and Gina Abou-Jaoude
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Guild Guide
IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES:
GIVE TO THE GUILD
he Guild raises
funds to support
their programs
and the Barbara
Davis Center.
• Helping Hand provides
assistance to Barbara Davis
Center children and families in
need. The program assists with
diabetes supplies and other
monetary assistance in extreme
financial hardships.
• Holiday Assistance provides
assistance to to families unable
to provide for themselves during
the holiday season.
• Education and Diabetes
Awareness provides educational
material to police, fire,
emergency rooms, doctors and
schools. The program gives
bookmarks and symptom cards
to schools, support groups,
health fairs and libraries. The
Guild and ADA collaborate on
Photo: © Glenn Janssen
the School Nurse Program to
provide diabetes information to school nurses. The Education Committee is also available to be at school
and or community Health Fairs and diabetes related conferences.
• Charlotte Tucker Scholarship provides Barbara Davis Center patients with scholarships annually. In
2013, 27 students were awarded a $2,000 scholarship.
• Halloween Party providing a sugar-free alternative party for children with diabetes and their families.
• Barbara Davis Center Clinic and Research funding.
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Home Phone ______________________ Office Phone ______________________ Fax ______________________
For more information please contact Susie Hummell at 303 863-1200
Donate online at ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org. Choose: Educational Programs, Scholarship
Program or Families in Need. Your gift is tax deductible. Tax exempt #84-0745008
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Thursday, July 18 — Sunday, July 21, 2013
J
oin us at the beautiful Keystone Resort and Conference Center, Keystone, Colorado for this annual meeting designed to help healthcare providers caring for adolescents and adults
with diabetes.
Those attending are educators, internists, pediatricians, family physicians, physician
assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians and other healthcare providers interested
in learning the most up-to-date diabetes information from world-renowned diabetes experts.
The Conference is jointly sponsored by The University of Colorado School of Medicine Office of
Continuing Medical Education and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver, Colorado.
Complete program details, including registration forms, are available on the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation website at childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. For more information contact Marijane Engel at
The Children’s Diabetes Foundation: Marijane@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org or call 303-863-1200.
Foundation News
STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
2013 KEYSTONE CONFERENCE
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Foundation News
TWO GREAT GOLF TOURNAMENTS
FOR ONE GREAT CAUSE
McDONALD AUTOMOTIVE
CAROUSEL CLASSIC DENVER
Colorado Golf Club Has What
You Need...GOLF!
McDonald Automotive
What: McDonald Automotive
Carousel Classic Play for
the Cure Golf Tournament to
benefit the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation and The Barbara
Davis Center for Childhood
Diabetes.
When: Monday, July 22, 2013,
8:30 AM Registration, 9:00 AM
Brunch, 10:00 AM Shotgun Start.
Where: Colorado Golf Club
8000 Preservation Trail
Parker, CO 80134.
Who: Chairmen: Michael
McDonald, McDonald
Automotive; Dan Fuller, Haley
Custom Homes, LLC and Todd
Schieck, M&N Aviation.
Golf Format: Three flights
based on each team’s combined
handicap, with trophies awarded
to each flight.
McDONALD AUTOMOTIVE
CAROUSEL CLASSIC VEGAS
The Shadow Creek Golf Club
in Las Vegas is Calling Your
Name
What: The McDonald Automotive
Carousel Classic Play for
the Cure Golf Tournament in
Las Vegas, NV to benefit the
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
and the Barbara Davis Center for
Childhood Diabetes.
When: Thursday, November 7 &
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thursday, November 7
8:00 AM MST
Depart Denver via Frontier
Airlines private charter
from The Signature Hangar
Friday, November 8,
10:00 AM PST
Depart Las Vegas.
Where: Shadow Creek Golf Club,
The Bellagio-Las Vegas, NV.
Who: Chairmen: Michael
McDonald, McDonald
Automotive, Dan Fuller, Haley
Custom Homes, LLC, Todd
Schieck, M&N Aviation.
Golf Format: Three flights
based on each team’s combined
handicap, with trophies awarded
to each flight.
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Photo: © Glenn Janssen
P
lease join us in
our mission to
support care and
research at The
Barbara Davis
Center For Childhood Diabetes.
The Center treats 6,000 children
and adults with type 1 diabetes
and over 400 children with type
2 diabetes.
With 30 million Americans
suffering from this devastating
disease, nearly 2 million of
whom have type 1, the most
severe form, we must fight this
epidemic.
Vigilant clinical care is the key
to avoiding the complications of
blindness, kidney failure, heart
disease, stroke and amputation.
Research is the key to preventing
diabetes and ultimately the cure.
Your contribution puts Children’s
Diabetes Foundation that much
closer.
Please help us catch the
brass ring by supporting our
CAMPAIGN FOR THE CURE.
When you help children with
diabetes, you empower them to
create a better future for all.
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Foundation News
GIVE TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE CURE
BY REACHING FOR THE BRASS RING
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Charge my credit card: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express
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Email ______________________________________________________________________________________
Or donate online at www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org/C2C.
Your gift is tax deductible. Tax exempt #84-0745008.
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Or call Children’s Diabetes Foundation at 303-863-1200 to make your payment.
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Publications
MANAGEMENT
OF DIABETES IN
ADULTS
A NEW BOOK by
H. Peter Chase, MD and
Satish K. Garg, MD
D
iabetes has
become an
epidemic
worldwide, with
about 30 million
people in the U.S. alone being
affected. It is expected to
increase to over 50 million in the
U.S. by 2030.
The new adult book has just
been released and is currently
available. Contact the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation at www.
childrensdiabetesfoundation.org
or 303-863-1200, or mail in the
order form on the next page.
Authors H. Peter Chase, MD and
Satish K. Garg, MD
The majority of adult patients
have type 2 diabetes, however,
most adults with type 2 diabetes
are not diagnosed early enough.
With earlier diagnosis and
treatment, prevention or reversal
of diabetes is possible.
Although
previously called
BARBARA DAVIS
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“childhood” or “juvenile”
FOR DIABETES
diabetes, many adults also get
type 1 diabetes. Many people
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develop type 1 diabetes than
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children. However, their onset
is often less dramatic than for
younger people and they may not
need insulin initially. Without
the proper antibody testing,
they are often misdiagnosed as
having type 2 diabetes, however,
they progress to needing insulin
treatment more rapidly than if
they had type 2 diabetes (no islet
cell antibodies).
MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES IN ADULTS
The current estimate is that 50
percent of adults with newlydiagnosed type 2 diabetes
receive no education. H. Peter
Chase, MD and Satish K. Garg,
MD have now written a book
entitled “MANAGEMENT OF
DIABETES IN ADULTS” to fill
that educational void. The new
book focuses on treatment for
adults with either type 1 or type
2 diabetes.
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The Center’s educational books
in the past have been aimed
primarily at youth (using the
Pink Panther character) with
type 1 diabetes. They are the
main books used in the U.S. for
initial diabetes education (See
the order form on the next page).
MANAGEMENT
OF DIABETES
IN ADULTS
H. Peter Chase, MD
Satish K. Garg, MD
ORDERING MATERIALS
All our publications may be ordered by using this form, or by calling the Children’s Diabetes Foundation
at 303-863-1200, or by visiting our website at www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
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UNDERSTANDING
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MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES IN ADULTS
BARBARA DAVIS CENTER
FOR DIABETES
“If you only have one book about diabetes, Understanding
Diabetes should be it. There are more technical books, but none
better to help you understand how to live successfully with type
1 diabetes. Representing the clinical practice
methods of the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood
Diabetes, Dr. Chase’s book is both complete and
easy to read ...”
MANAGEMENT
OF DIABETES
IN ADULTS
— Jeff Hitchcock, Children with Diabetes www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
“Dr. Chase’s ‘The Pink Panther™’ book ... is an incredible
handbook for the child with type 1 diabetes and his family ...
Adjustments are complicated for the type 1 diabetic and
traumatic for the whole family ... Having ‘The Pink
Panther™’ telling the story adds a bit of whimsy to a
tremendously serious subject, making the book
extraordinarily ‘user friendly’.”
— Lee Ducat, Founder of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
For additional copies of the publication contact:
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
777 Grant Street, Suite 302
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-863-1200 or 800-695-2873
Fax: 303-863-1122
www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
BARBARA DAVIS
CENTER FOR
CHILDHOOD DIABETES
12th Edition
Quantity
DIABETES
Companion to the 12th Edition of
“Understanding Diabetes”
H. Peter
Chase, MD
&
David M. Maahs,
MD, PHD
UN
PRIMER
LIBRO PARA
ENTENDER LA
Diabetes:
2nd Edition
by H. Peter Chase, MD & Laurel Messer, RN, MPH, CDE
H. Peter Chase, MD and sue Palandri
DIABETES
Compañero de la 11a Edición de
“Para Entender la Diabetes”
H. Peter For additional copies of this publication contact:
Diabetes Foundation
Chase, MD Children’s
777 Grant Street, Suite 302
Denver, CO 80203
&
Phone: 303-863-1200H.
or 800-695-2873
Peter
Fax: 303-863-1122
David M. Maahs,
www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
MD, PHD
Chase,
a History of a Center
and a Patient
•
MD
CENTRO BARBARA DAVIS PARA LA DIABETES INFANTIL
PROFESOR DE PEDIATRÍA
UNIVERSIDAD DE COLORADO EN DENVER
The Pink Panther™ & ©1964-2010
Y EL CENTRO DE CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
All Rights Reserved
www.pinkpanther.com
BARBARA DAVIS
CENTER FOR
CHILDHOOD DIABETES
2nd Edition
THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964-2011
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
www.pinkpanther.com
H. Peter Chase, MD
Satish K. Garg, MD
A FIRST BOOK FOR UNDERSTANDING DIABETES
A handbook for people who are
living with diabetes
— Jay Skyler, MD, MACP, past President of the American Diabetes Association
A First Book for
UNDERSTANDING
12:43
“‘The Pink Panther™’ series has emerged as the gold standard
for education for youth with type 1 diabetes. Peter Chase is
always updating the material so that it is contemporary,
readable, fun and on target. The series is indeed a most
valuable contribution.”
UNDERSTANDING INSULIN PUMPS AND CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS
DIABETES
What the experts are saying about
“The Pink Panther™” books:
Item
Price
NEW! Management of Diabetes in Adults 1st Edition NEW!
$15.00*
Understanding Diabetes “The Pink Panther Book” 12th Edition
$20.00*
A First Book for Understanding Diabetes
Presents the essentials from Understanding Diabetes 12th edition in synopsis fashion
$12.00*
Un Primer Libro Para Entender La Diabetes
Spanish version of A First Book for Understanding Diabetes 11th Edition
$10.00*
Understanding Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors 2nd Edition
$18.00*
Diabetes: A History of a Center and a Patient
$15.00*
SHIPPING AND HANDLING:
$5.00 per book for orders of 1-9 books — $2.00 per book for orders of 10 or more books
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Nutrition News
UNDERSTANDING FATS
— Anne Kaess, RD
Current fat and cholesterol recommendations for adults and children:
• Keep total fat intake between 20-35 percent of calories (30 percent for children).
• Consume less than seven to ten percent of calories from saturated fatty acids by replacing them with
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• Keep trans fatty acid consumption as low as possible.
• Consume less than 300 mg/day of cholesterol.
So what does this all mean? Terms and abbreviations like monounsaturated fatty acids, trans fats, HDL and
LDL can make eating a healthful diet seem like a science experiment. Simply understanding all these terms
can help you interpret and implement these recommendations at home.
• Cholesterol is a sticky substance in the blood that can clog arteries. Cholesterol is made in the liver
and it is found in the foods we eat. Your total cholesterol includes LDL and HDL cholesterol. Sources
of cholesterol include animal products like eggs, butter, cheese and meat.
• LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) known as “bad cholesterol,” can build up in your arteries
and form plaque thus increasing the risk for heart disease.
• HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) known as “good cholesterol,” helps to remove the LDL
cholesterol from the blood stream.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids are a form of unsaturated fat that help to raise the “good cholesterol”
and lower the “bad cholesterol.” Sources include olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids are a form of unsaturated fat that have the positive effect of lowering
the “bad cholesterol” with little effect on the “good cholesterol.” Sources include salmon, trout,
flaxseed, corn oil, soybean oil and walnuts.
• Saturated fats raise the “bad cholesterol.” Sources of these fats are often from animal products like
cheese, ice cream, eggs, butter, meat and tropical oils (coconut and palm oil).
• Trans fats raise the “bad cholesterol” and lower the “good cholesterol.” Sources include commercially
prepared baked goods and snack items such as cookies, cakes and crackers.
Type of Fat
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Saturated Fats
Trans Fats
Effect on LDL
(bad cholesterol)
Effect on HDL
(good cholesterol)
↓
↓
↑
↑
↑
No effect
No effect
↓
With the adverse effects of saturated fats, it is easy to understand the current dietary guidelines to
substitute these with mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids that have a positive effect on lipid levels. The
dual effects of trans fats to lower the “good cholesterol” and raise the “bad cholesterol” indicate the need to
limit these foods as much as possible.
The next step is incorporating these changes into the food we eat. In general, plant sources of fat will be
unsaturated fatty acids (except tropical oils) and animal sources of fat will be saturated fats. To limit trans
fats, try doing the majority of your grocery shopping around the perimeter of the grocery store. The bulk of
food items containing trans fats will be found in the middle aisles with the snack foods and commercially
prepared food items. Some practical alternatives to high fat foods are listed on the next page.
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Lower Fat Version
Whole milk 1% or fat free milk
Cheese Low fat or fat free cheese
Bacon or sausage
Canadian bacon or lean ham
Butter Margarine (low trans fat versions)
Salami or bologna Low fat cold cuts, turkey or ham
Hot dogs Turkey dogs or low fat hot dogs
Chicken or turkey with skin Chicken or turkey without skin
Oil packed tuna Water packed tuna
Beef (chuck, rib, brisket) Beef (round, loin), trim fat
Regular mayonnaise Light or fat free mayonnaise
Regular salad dressing Reduced calorie or fat free dressing
Ice cream Low fat ice cream or frozen yogurt
Photo: © Amanda Koehler/Shutterstock
Eating a healthy diet which includes whole grains, a variety of fruits
and vegetables, low fat dairy and lean meats will help prevent several
diseases later in life. Heart disease is the most common complication
for people with type 1 and 2 diabetes; therefore, it is even more
important to eat a low fat diet. Knowing the different types of fat
and how they affect your health will allow you to make heart healthy
decisions for you and your family.
Cooks Corner
Photo: © Glenn Janssen
High Fat Food
MAMA’S AMAZING ZITI
— From Website: mealmakeovermoms.com
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
2 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
Two 10 3/4 ounce cans 30%-less-sodium tomato soup
2 cans water
8 ounces dried whole wheat blend ziti (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Place a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and carrots and cook,
breaking up the large pieces, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add the tomato soup, water, ziti, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until well blended.
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat and cook, covered, at a low boil, until the ziti is tender, about
25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese and serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 380 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated, 0.2g omega-3), 660mg sodium,
46g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 30g protein, 130% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 20% calcium, 10% iron
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Foundation News
A FOND FAREWELL TO CHRISSY LERNER FROM
BARBARA DAVIS
I
am so grateful to
Chrissy Lerner for
following this
remarkable dream
with me. She
has been beside me from the
beginning. We have done some
incredible things and formed a
great friendship. I could never
have done it without Chrissy.
She has been an unbelievable
crusader in the fight against
diabetes. She truly cares. She is
a beautiful writer, a wonderful
organizer, and a girl of love,
giving so much talent. There
could never be another Chrissy.
I will love Chrissy forever for
what she has done for the
children, for our hospital, for
getting so many wonderful
people to join our diabetes
bandwagon, for her relationship
with the doctors, for her love,
and her loyalty. Our mission
would not have reached the
heights that it has without her.
Chrissy Lerner has done the
most fabulous job any human
being could ever do. One of every
three babies born today will have
diabetes in their lifetime, and
they will receive the best care in
the world at the BDC because of
all she has done to help.
With so many thanks and
more love than I can say, we
will miss Chrissy Lerner and
we will always remember her
deep devotion to the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation.
Barbara Davis
Photo: ©Berliner Photography
CHRISSY LERNER STEPS DOWN AS
CDF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I
n 1978, when Barbara and Marvin Davis founded the
Children’s Diabetes Foundation, they recruited Chrissy
Lerner to join them in this most ambitious endeavor.
Chrissy has been by Barbara’s side, supporting the
cause ever since then and has watched the Barbara
Davis Center grow into a world-renowned diabetes center.
“I have always felt so fortunate that my work would help children and
adults living with the challenges of diabetes. Working with Barbara
Davis made every day a learning experience. She is an extraordinary
woman and I am so proud of all she has accomplished,” Lerner said.
This year, after 36 years, Chrissy will step down as executive director,
but promises to stay connected to her life’s passion, the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation.
“I am grateful to Barbara and to the wonderful CDF and BDC teams: the
staff, the Board, the doctors and The Guild volunteers for their love
and personal support throughout the years,” Lerner said. “I will miss
them all.”
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EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Brian Kotzin, M.D.
Vice President, Global Clinical Development, Amgen, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, California
Mrs. Barbara Davis, Chairman
Richard S. Abrams, M.D.
Aké Lernmark, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert H. William Professor, Department of Medicine,
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
Jules Amer, M.D.
Honorary Lifetime Member
Mr. Peter Culshaw
Ali Naji, M.D., Ph.D.
J. William White Professor of Surgery,
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Stephen Daniels, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital, Denver
Gerald Nepom, M.D., Ph.D.
Scientific Director and Director of Immunology and Diabetes
Research Programs, Virginia Mason Research Center, Seattle
Ms. Dana Davis
Mrs. Nancy Davis Rickel
Steven Farber, Esq.
William V. Tamborlane, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine,
New Haven, Connecticut
Daniel Feiten, M.D.
Mr. Shane Hendryson
Mrs. Arlene Hirschfeld
Mrs. Deidre Hunter
Mr. Shawn Hunter
M. Douglas Jones, Jr., M.D.
Richard D. Krugman, M.D.
Dean, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
Mr. Ken Rickel
Mrs. Stacy Mendelson Robinson
Marian Rewers, M.D., Ph.D.
Ex-officio Member, Interim Executive Director of the Barbara
Davis Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD:
Richard S. Abrams, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine; Rose Medical Center,
Denver
Jules Amer, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School
of Medicine; Partner, Children’s Medical Center, Denver
M. Douglas Jones, Jr., M.D.
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado
School of Medicine; Section of Neonatology, The Children’s
Hospital, Denver
ADVISORY BOARD:
Sir Michael Caine
Ms. Natalie Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Daly
The Honorable Diana DeGette,
U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
Mr. Neil Diamond
Mr. Placido Domingo
Mr. David Foster
Mr. Kenny G
Mr. David Geffen
Mr. Quincy Jones
Ms. Sherry Lansing
Mr. Jay Leno
Mr. Paul Marciano
Mr. Mo Ostin
Sir Sidney Poitier
Mrs. Ronald Reagan
Mr. Lionel Richie
Mrs. Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons
Mr. George Schlatter
Ms. Maria Shriver
Mr. Steven Spielberg and Ms. Kate Capshaw
Miss Joan van Ark
Ms. Barbera Thornhill
Mr. Gary L. Wilson
Mr. Stevie Wonder
ADVISORY BOARD,
THE GUILD PRESIDENTS:
Founding President, Amy Davis
Mrs. Gina Abou-Jaoude
Mrs. Jamie Angelich
Mrs. Karen Aylsworth
Mrs. Linda Broughton
Mrs. Joy Burns
Dr. Bonita Carson
Mrs. Nancy Cowee
Mrs. Margy Epke
Mrs. Chris Foster
Mrs. Helenn Franzgrote
Mrs. Sally Frerichs
Mrs. Debbie Gradishar
Mrs. Helen Hanks
Mrs. Marty Jensen
Mrs. Gail Johnson
Mrs. Sharon Kamen
Mrs. Janet Knisely
Mrs. Suzy Love
Mrs. Judy McNeil
Mrs. Sally Newcomb
Mrs. Gretchen Pope
Mrs. Carol Roger
Mrs. Kay Stewart
Mrs. Diane Sweat
Mrs. Loretta Tucker
Mrs. Jane Weingarten
FOUNDATION:
Christine Lerner, Executive Director
Marijane Engel, Assistant Director
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NEWSNOTES is published twice
yearly by the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation at Denver. We
welcome your comments.
If you would like to submit an
article or a letter to Newsnotes
send information to:
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Cindy Kalkofen
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Jana Zinser
Christine Lerner
Editors
Know the symptoms of
Childhood Diabetes:
• Loss of weight
• Extreme thirst
• Excessive irritability
• Frequent urination
• Bedwetting
(previously controlled)
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Save the Date
Saturday, September 21, 2013
The Denver Marriott City Center
Join us to celebrate the 27th Carousel Ball
Presented by Children’s Diabetes Foundation.
Honorary Chair: Barbara Davis
Event Chairs: Judy & Charlie McNeil
Honorees: Sherri Shepherd of “The View”
and Bonnie & David Mandarich
Entertainment:
Melissa Manchester, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter
and Chris Mann of “The Voice”
Benefiting the Barbara Davis Center
for Childhood Diabetes
Tickets starting at $350
For reservations or information call Kate: 303-863-1200
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