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The
M nitor
Summer 2014
www.msdiabetes.org
1-877-DFM-CURE
SERVING ALL
MISSISSIPPIANS
WITH DIABETES:
FROM OUR CHILDREN
TO OUR SENIORS!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Camp Kandu 2014................ 1
Calendar of Events................ 2
Mississippi Walk.................... 3
Eagle Scramble..................... 4
Portion Distortion ................ 4
Ultimate Fashion Show......... 5
Memorials ............................ 6
Summer Tips ....................... 7
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SPRING CAMP KANDU
2014
What a beautiful Saturday we had during our spring session of Camp Kandu! It was a weekend full of laughter, new friendships, and a whole lot of fun! Campers enjoyed arts and crafts,
learning new karate moves, and loved having time to canoe and explore Hammock Island! Parents had a chance to meet and spend time with other parents who have children with diabetes.
Parents attended seminars taught by Joe Solowiejczyk, RN, MSW, CDE; Della Matheson, RN
CDE and Autumn Douglas, RD, CDE. The subjects of these seminars included topics on family life, carbohydrate counting, new research outcomes, and adjusting insulin to carbohydrate
ratios.
One of our favorite things about camp is watching campers establish friendships and
watching those friendships grow throughout the years. We understand that living with diabetes
is not always a walk in park, and we recognize the importance of cultivating and creating lasting
friendships and a strong support group. It is always a joy to watch our Kandu kids connect with
children who are just like them and who share the same Kandu spirit!
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5% DAY AT
WHOLE FOODS!
Mark your Calendars for a day of grocery shopping that will benefit the Diabetes Foundation of
Mississippi! JUNE 25 is 5% day at Whole Foods in
Jackson, Mississippi and on this day 5% of the daily
proceeds will be donated to the DFM! Stock up on all
your healthy foods and organic fruits and vegetables
while shopping for a good cause!
The Monitor
Published by the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
5% DAY AT WHOLE FOODS – June 25, 2014
GULFPORT WALK – September 13, 2014
JACKSON WALK – October 5, 2014
HATTIESBURG WALK – October 19, 2014
MCCOMB WALK – October 25, 2014
COLUMBUS WALK – October 26, 2014
MERIDIAN WALK – November 1, 2014
OXFORD WALK – November 2, 2014
FALL CAMP KANDU – November 8, 2014
Chairman of the Board
Roy Ward
President
Rick Carlton, MD
Executive Vice President
Mary D. Fortune
The Monitor, published quarterly is the publication of
the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, the state’s only
nonprofit diabetes organization that provides care and
services to all Mississippians with diabetes - type 1, type 2,
gestational, etc. - from our children to our seniors.
Story ideas are welcome and may be sent to
[email protected] or mailed to:
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
800 Avery Boulevard, Suite 100
Ridgeland, MS 39157-5225
601-957-7878
www.msdiabetes.org
The DFM makes no endorsements or warranties regarding any
of the products of services included in this publication or its
articles. No material may be reproduced without the permission of the publisher. The information in this publication is
not intended to take the place of your health-care provider’s
recommendations. Please consult your physician before making
major changes to your lifestyle or health care regimen.
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20TH ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI’S
WALK FOR DIABETES: TEAM UP
TO TACKLE DIABETES
Lace up your tennis shoes and get ready to walk!
This year we are excited to celebrate our 20th annual
Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes. Our themes is “Team
up and Tackle Diabetes”; join us by wearing your favorite team’s colors at the startling line! Start recruiting your team members today, set personal goals,
and collect donations now! There are many ways to
participate and there is something for everyone!
We are pleased to announce that the First Lady
of Mississippi , Deborah Bryant, will be serving as
this year’s honorary statewide walk chair. Larry Favreau CEO, EVP, Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company will be serving as honorary chairman
for our Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes Jackson.
Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes funds our programs all year round. These seven walks have made
our educational program, Sweet Subject, possible!
In the past two years over 2,000 teachers and students have participated in this program!
We need team captains who will inspire and
bring enthusiasm to their team members as they
work together to raise money for the DFM! Walkers have an opportunity to participate as individuals. Walk participants can set a personal fundraising goal and can receive incentives as they raise
more and more money! Corporate sponsors are
needed to sponsor starting lines, finish lines, mile
makers, our t-shirt, and rest stops. Volunteers are
always welcomed and needed! If you are interested
in participating in this year’s walk, contact us at
601-957-7878, we look forward to having you!
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EAGLE SCRAMBLE
The weather is warm and the sun is out! It’s time to hit the driving range to loosen
up your golf swing and join us for our upcoming golf tournaments. May 12th was a
beautiful day for a round of golf at Canebrake Country Club of Hattiesburg as golfers
competed in an effort to raise awareness and money for diabetes! Golfers competed in
a 4 man scramble, were entered to win fabulous door prizes, and competed for longest
drive and closest to the pin! The winners of this year’s Eagle Scramble were Chris Pierce,
Jason May, Raymond Keith, and Wade Rushing of Advantage Pharmacy! Following
just two strokes behind were the men from AT&T Crowell Armstrong, Brett Bukvich,
Randy Russell, and Ryan Bukvich. Southern Pine EPA followed closely in third place.
Special thanks to Canebrake Country Club and to Tom King, Southern District Transportation Commissioner, for helping make this year’s tournament such a success!
Commissioner Tom King & Hailey Grace Hollingsworth
Reserve your team today for our DFM Invitation at Annandale Country club on
September 8, 2014!
PORTION DISTORTION
Ever wonder if the drive through burger you’re eating has always been that size? Recent studies show that over the past 20
years American’s food proportions have increased, significantly! We could easily be adding 50 to 150 calories a meal if we aren’t
careful, which quickly adds up! Portion control is important for managing a healthy weight and preventing overeating, but it
is also important for those managing diabetes. Knowing correct portion sizes will help to keep carbohydrate to insulin ratios
accurate. There are simple tools available to help determine correct portion sizes. Here are a few helpful tips:
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A serving of lean beef or poultry should be equal in size to a deck of cards.
A serving of fish should be the size of a checkbook.
A white potato should be equivalent to the size of a computer mouse
A serving of Peanut butter should be the size of a golf ball
One serving of Pasta should equal the size an ice cream scoop
Salad dressing, equivalent to 1 shot
One pancake needs to be the size of a DVD
One serving of butter equal to one postage stamp
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THE ULTIMATE
FASHION SHOW
On April 17, 20914, the DFM hosted the 11th annual Ultimate Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch! This
year we honored the First Lady of Mississippi, Deborah Bryant, for her outstanding service and commitment to our
state. Everyone had a wonderful time as our Kandu kids and volunteer models hit the runway wearing the season’s
latest trends! The Ultimate Fashion Show was chaired by Marcie Robertson along with Artistic Director Trish Windham. All proceeds from this event benefit Camp Kandu for kids, the DFM camp for children with diabetes and
their families. Camp Kandu provides hope, friendships and education to families of children who have diabetes.
Not only did we get a sneak peek at this season’s hottest trends, we also
had the excitement of giving away for the 27th year a Patty Peck Honda!
We appreciate her gracious donations for these many years! This year’s winner of the 2013 Honda Fit Sport was Wendy Steed of Madison. Thanks to
all who helped to make this event such a success.
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Frederick B Carlton, Sr
Stephanie Davis
Mary Fortune and the
DFM Staff
Dr. Paul W. Clark
Jeanne M. Hull
Nicky Blakeney &
Larry McAlpin
Jesse Ducksworth
Etoria Harris
Carmel Ducksworth
Etoria Harris
Jerry Dunaway
Mr. & Mrs. James Walley
Gary Wayne Dyer
Woody and Belinda Pearce
Jane Foster
Myrtle Lott and Family
Dorothy Reed Felder
Ann, Angela, Jennifer &
Breann Jones
Kelly Bankston
Mrs. Margaret Holland
Virginia Ray
Vasilou Ferracci
Allan Reynolds
Billy Lee Fisher, Sr.
DPW/DHS Retirees
Luncheon Club
Trustmark National Bank
Officers and Employees
Mrs. Estelle H. Blackwell
JM Caldwell
Stephanie and Rip Engler
Audrey H. Hardin
Teresa and Michael Hill
Margot Kaelbling
Fred M. Rimmer
B.B. Sanders
Paul and Laura Shelton
Henry David Specht
Ammon and Adeline Wade
Carolyn and Bruce Whitford
Gerald Calhoun Gex
Tammy Eicher and Family
Henry Grady Gill
Max Gilliland Sunday
School Class
James Gillis
Dennis & Denise Garner
Anna Mae Henrion
Friends at Brookside Gardens
Sylvia Higginbotham
Belle Fleur Garden Club
Melody and Saul Vydas
James H. Hinton
Kenneth and Laura Echols
Roger Hodge
Brenda S. Mansell
James M. Thrasher
Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. WalkerMDCC Greenwood Center
Shelia Rigby- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Mary Joseph- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Liz Collins- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Brenda Bridges- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Anita Horn- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Merrie Knight- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Ms. Tina Garrett- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Mr. Bill Russell- MDCC
Greenwood Center
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson W. Ward
Zane Hodge
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Follis
Minnie Lou Holland
Clay and Mary Lewis
Brodie Lee Hollifield
Jackson Choral Society
Sharon Huff
Barbara Herring
Patricia D. Jones
Gail A. Simmons
Hope N. Tallman
Tammy U. Torrey
Mary Jo Hudson
Susie Kopf
Tommy Johnson
Aletha Scott Poole
Linda Knight
Mrs. Judy Burroughs
Lorelei Lahsin
Jerry, Mary and
Matthew Olszewski
Alice Heath
Ed and Barbara Sentell
Joe Rowan Moak, Sr
Friends in Hunter
Heights Subdivision
John Heilman
Arla L. Whittington
Ronald Mosley
Susan Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ray
David L. Ray
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R Williams
Wells Shipman
Mona Nelson
Keytrust Properties Paula
Ricks, LLC
William “Sonny” Lawson
Ida Dane Ray
Mr. and Mrs. Warner Wells III
Audrie H. Reeder
Mr and Mrs. Gregg Rader
James Irving Rhea
Golden Triangle Outdoors
Ann S. Hayes
Betty Gregg Robinson
Deborah Tanner
Evelyn “Beth” Armstrong
Gloria Green
Deborah Tanner
Pam McKinley
Harold Lester Royals
Waggoner Engineering, Inc.
Marion Sessums
Andy & Lynn Turner
Pauline May & Tricia Bradford
Dr. Hildon H. Sessums, Jr
Andy and Carolyn Turner
David M. Sessums
Pauline M. May
Tricia Bradford
Varner Parker & Sessums
Mr. Howard Sessums
Dr. Cathy Sessums
Mrs. I. L. Foster, Jr
Charles Lee Shelton
Ruby R. Shelton
Harris Clay Simmons
ITT Corporation
Barbara P. McDonald
George Houston Smith, Jr
Warner and Anne Wells, III
George Suares
Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Bailey, Jr.
Wayne Taylor
Sandra Munday
Anthony Frank Tominello
Sheree M. Harper
Kristee Trammell
Aletha Scott Poole
Doyle Warrington
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Vivier
Gail J. Pittman
Jennifer G. Carter
Rita P. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lane
Cathy Shiflett
Angelo J. Dorizas
John C. Morrison, MD
Kathryne D. Massey
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Otis Gordon
William E. Lawson
Allen and LeAnne Brewer
Beth Biedenharn
Bill and Doris Lawrence
Carl and Nancy T. Herrin
Commercial Mobile Radio
Service Board
Denise Steverson
Doug Williams & Sarah
Faye Sawyer
Emry Oxford
Ben & Kim Kern
James K. Dossett, Jr- Friends
@ Baker Donelson
Becci Threet- Friends
@ Baker Donelson
Jennifer G. Hall- Friends
@Baker Donelson
Holley and Don Noblitt
J. Con Maloney
Janelle H. Berry
Jay and Shannon M. Brumfield
Larry and Toodie Jones
Marcie D. Robertson
Michael and Donna Nigro
Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Shaw, III
Robert R. Ward
Sam and Alicia Whitaker
Larry Favreau- Southern
Farm Bureau Life
Insurance Company
Vivian Rejebian & Kim Collins
Warren A. Jones, MD
& Associates
Hank Waycaster
Doris, Iris Nell and
Craig Brasfield
Evelyn Pearson Weems
Mr. & Mrs. Warner Wells, Jr
James “Whit” Whitaker
William “Sonny” Lawson
C. Aven Whittington, Jr
Mr. & Mrs. Warner Wells, III
Charles Wilson
Nancy Miles
Mr. Jerry Wolf
George and Carole Kelly
Tanger L. Anderson
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Joseph L. Bain
Your Grandmother
Mr. & Mrs. John L Owens
Betty Simmons Smothers
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Parker “Tal” Griffith
Linda G. Baross
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Cora Latch
Your Mother in Law
Hershall Barron
Your Wife
Jackie Lutz
Your Sister in Law
Peggy Bates
Your Brother
Christopher M. Mann
Your Father
Patty A. Boothe
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Justin L. McCoy
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Wanda C. Brasfield
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Darnell S. McGee
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Anna Britt
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Dustin L. Moreland
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David W. Cavanaugh
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Jason E. Overby
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Karla L. Childers
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Daniel Parker
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Karla L. Childers
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Sharon Pate
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Mary Cummings
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Kimberly D. Pegg
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Memory Curtis
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Anna L. Perez
Your Grandmother
Jason C. Curtis
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Malcolm L. Rorie
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Janis L. Eaton
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Wonda G. Sheffield
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Michael A. Grimes
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Danny Smith
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Angela Gunn
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Danny R. Smith
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Shane M. Hall
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Marcus L. Strickland
Your Mother
Craig Hancock
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Timothy L. Tull
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Kelvin Hancock
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Thomas G. Wade
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Casey Harris
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Fenton Whittemore
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Patricia A. Hodum
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David M. Johnson
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Sherry L. Jones
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Lizzie Jumper
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Robert M. Kraft
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Tracy Lambert
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Natalie Kate Dickinson
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SUMMER TIPS
We all know Mississippi summers are hot
and humid, and it’s important to be prepared!
Here are a few summer time tips to help manage
diabetes during the heat of the summer months.
Before you hit the beach, leave town for a
weekend getaway, or are just simply enjoying life
outside during the summer months, take these
tips into consideration:
• Stay Hydrated! Water is imperative for avoiding dehydration. Make sure you are drinking
a lot of water and that you always have access
to water, especially if you are spending extra
time in the sun or being physically active.
Dehydration can lead to a rise in blood
glucose levels and can be a result of poor
diabetes management. Drink water and limit
your intake of caffeine and sugary drinks!
• Keep your supplies cool! Heat, humidity, and
direct sunlight can affect the accuracy of your
blood glucose testing supplies (meter and
strips) as well as the potency of insulin. Make
sure to keep supplies at room temperature
and insulin in a cooler or refrigerator. You
don’t want to lose valuable medical supplies
due to carelessness!
• Pack plenty! Make sure when you’re packing
for an afternoon at the pool, a weekend getaway, or a weeklong vacation, you are packing extra testing supplies, snacks, and insulin.
You never know what you may run into,
and it’s always best to be overly prepared as
opposed to under prepared!
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