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Reborn to be wild
For most of his life, Port Alberni’s Daryl Chase was a man of extremely modest ambitions. “My diabetes was so bad, my goal in life was just to get through each day without an insulin reaction.”
These days, thanks to the Edmonton Protocol, he’s able to think bigger. Earlier this year, with a July checkup scheduled at the University of Alberta Hospital, the 37-year-old islet transplant recipient decided to make the trip from Vancouver to Edmonton on his bicycle. “It was just a fun goal for me this year,” he says. “But then, my wife put it on Facebook, and I happened to get a bunch of interviews. So, then it became a ride to raise awareness of the islet program."
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Jason's Second Chance
Like many diabetics before him, Jason Turner learned the hard way that he wasn’t indestructible. In his twenties, after leaving home, he gradually stopped properly managing his diabetes. “I had the fortune—or misfortune—of being young and male, so therefore I thought I knew everything,” he recalls.
Now, thanks to two life-transforming islet transplants, Turner has the luxury of looking back on his youthful indiscretions. He has been given a second chance in life, and feels profoundly grateful for the procedure that made it all possible. “Everything that has happened in my life since then, I owe to the transplant,” he states simply.
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Life on Thin Ice
Midday on a sunny September afternoon, Bob Inglis and his wife Cathy are relaxing in the lounge area of 3G2, the transplant ward at the University of Alberta Hospital. Bob is looking positively chipper.
This wouldn’t be particularly startling—Bob happens to be a gregarious, upbeat guy—except for the fact that he underwent a transplant procedure less than 48 hours ago. And two days before that, he was at his home in Halifax, completely oblivious to the series of circumstances that was about to hijack his life.
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This Month's Articles
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Giving Options There are many ways to give to ADF and help us continue our commitment to diabetes research. Whether it's online, by mail, telephone or fax, donations go directly to funding the most cutting-edge diabetes research that will ultimately lead to new strategies for the prevention, treatment and a cure for diabetes.
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ADF’s 2011/2012 Commitment to Research ADF is proud to announce two new additions to the Li Ka Shing Centre For Health Research Building. We are happy to support these new innovative research projects. The Isletcore and Clinical Research Unit will allow for more collaborative research approaches and will increase the speed and efficiency of generating new knowledge adding great impact to diabetes research.
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November - Diabetes Awareness Month
World
Diabetes Day as celebrated this year on November 14. We had many great
events going on this month which began at Edmonton's City Hall with
mayor Stephen Mandel proclaiming November World Diabetes Awareness
Month. Read More... |
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Managing Diabetes and the Holiday Season
The
holidays can be difficult for those with diabetes since the usual
festivities revolve around food and overindulgence. For most, this means
a few extra pounds of weight gain, but for a diabetic, it can be a very
serious issue. We a list of suggestions to help diabetics enjoy the
holidays and keep their diabetes in check at the same time. Read More... |
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Holiday Recipes
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Favourite Holiday Recipes
The Holidays Are Here! Enjoy the holidays without regret with these diabetic friendly recipes. Beginning the holidays with a healthy mindset and a plan of action, you’ll come through the season in good health for the coming year. Read More... |
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