This is the slide deck for the opening talk by Stephen W. Ponder MD, FAAP, CDE on Saturday April 26, 2014 in Kerrville, Texas. Please go to the website www.stephenpondermd.com and the Facebook page "The Power Within by Stephen Ponder MD, FAAP CDE to continue in the discussion of how to unlock your "Power Within" and start taking charge of your own diabetes self care
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3. Managing “d” well requires…
• Comprehending a system with
basic principles/concepts
• Adjusting to changing or shifting
conditions/situations
• Frequent assessments and re-
assessments
• Driving a car
• Flying an airplane
• Walking a tightrope
• Surfing
10. These are classic illustrations by a famous graphic artist from the
early 20th century. These specific images were taken from a handbook
for new patients with diabetes. Some things NEVER change and
never will. Here are 3 priceless pieces of diabetes wisdom…
12. To unleash your Power Within…
Work to let go of…
• Judging
• Feeling defective/broken
• Shame
• Fearing the future
• Isolation
• Pity
• Insecurity/denial
Embrace/cultivate…
• Acceptance
• Normalcy
• Openness
• Enjoying the moment
• Teamwork
• Empowering/supporting
• Self-confidence
24. Concrete thinkers* can’t…
1. Consider a hypothesis
2. Consider multiple possibilities in a
scenario
3. Systematically solve a problem
4. Use combinatorial logic
*Lasts until 15-17 years of age
*25% of adults are concrete thinkers.
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27. You CAN influence how long it lasts
diabetes treatment preserves INTERNALLY made insulin
28. Diabetes, July 30, 2012 - DOI: 10.2337/db11-1625; data interpretation
DX'd 1950-1964
DX'd 1965-1980
29. Is the future already here?
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Lifespan with type 1 diabetes vs. without
Average American
Type 1 Diabetes
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Log. (Type 1 Diabetes)
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DX'd 1950-1964
DX'd 1965-1980
DX'd 1980--??
30. Five things to remember about T1D
1) Diabetes care isn’t a contest. It’s overrun with numbers. Don’t judge.
2) Let the remaining guilt (if any) go! NO one is perfect.
3) Diabetes care is not an action, it is a SKILL SET. Therefore, it can be
practiced and improved upon.
4) Control is the end result of your decisions and choices. This applies to
minute to minute control as well as long term control.
5) NO health care provider manages anyone’s diabetes. They never can
and they never will. It’s a self managed condition.
31. Five practical advanced diabetes care tips
1) Better synchronize your insulin and your meals
2) Check blood sugars 2-3 hours after meals
3) Correct any out of range sugar you discover (“treat to target”)
4) Work to get morning blood sugars into target range (F-F-F)
5) Review/analyze your blood sugars at least weekly
Thomas Edison (Considered that greatest inventor of all time, 1846 - 1931): Embrace your inner scientist/inventor
TitleThe carbohydrate counting in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (CCAT) study.AuthorsBishop, F. K.; Maahs, D. M.; Spiegel, G.; Owen, D.; Klingensmith, G. J.; Bortsov, A.; Thomas, J.; Mayer-Davis, E. J.Journal Diabetes Spectrum 2009 Vol. 22 No. 1 pp. 56-62 ISSN1944-7353DOI10.2337/diaspect.22.1.56URLhttp://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/a...This article reports pilot study results evaluating the accuracy of carbohydrate counting among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. This cross-sectional observational study included 48 adolescents ages 12-18 years (mean 15.2±1.8 years) with type 1 diabetes of >1 year in duration (mean A1C 8.0±1.0%) who used insulin:carbohydrate (I:C) ratios for at least one meal per day. The adolescents were asked to assess the amount of carbohydrate in 32 foods commonly consumed by youths. Foods were presented either as food models or as actual food, with some items presented as standard serving sizes and some self-served by study participants. T-tests were used to assess the significance of over- or underestimation of carbohydrate content. For each meal, accuracy was categorized as accurate (within 10 grams), overestimated (by >10 grams), or underestimated (by >10 grams) based on the commonly used I:C ratio of 1 unit of insulin per 10 grams of carbohydrate. Only 23% of adolescents estimated daily carbohydrate within 10 grams of the true amount despite selection of common meals. For dinner meals, individuals with accurate estimation of carbohydrate grams had the lowest A1C values (7.69±0.82%, P=0.04). The pilot study provides preliminary evidence that adolescents with type 1 diabetes do not accurately count carbohydrates. Further data are needed on carbohydrate counting accuracy and other factors that affect glycemic control.