"Jump" Out of Diabetes

Did you know that diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death?

Or that it can lead to blindness, stroke, and kidney failure?

Thankfully, diabetes can be prevented through good diet and exercise!

Recently, MOD participated in the "Jump" Out of Diabetes event for World Diabetes Day!

At Baltimore's Inner Harbor, MOD and other student pharmacists provided jump ropes to passerbys to promote healthy exercise. Jump romping is great cardiovascular exercise for helping with diabetes!

Through this event, MOD and fellow pharmacy students hope to encourage patients to get more active and to make healthier choices in their daily lives.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

Hello everybody!

After a lengthy summer break, MOD is back! Starting off her semester, MOD recently participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event! It is a great cause that helps raise money and also create a positive impact on the lives of those who are affected by diabetes.

Special Fact: The Operation Diabetes team of UMB SOP APhA raised over $900 towards their original goal of $800! Congratulations guys!

The Genetics of Diabetes

MOD recently went to the UMB Wellness Fair to educate the public about diabetes. One person stopped by the Operation Diabetes booth and asked "How likely am I to get diabetes since my Mom has diabetes?" This inspired MOD to do some more research into the genetics of diabetes.

Both diet and exercise play a big role in your risk of developing diabetes, but genetics also play a role. The following facts were found on the American Diabetes Association website
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/genetics-of-diabetes.html.

• In general, if you are a man with type 1 diabetes, the odds of your child developing diabetes are 1 in 17
• If you are a woman with type 1 diabetes and your child was born before you were 25, your child's risk is 1 in 25; if your child was born after you turned 25, your child's risk is 1 in 100.
• In general, if you have type 2 diabetes, the risk of your child getting diabetes is 1 in 7 if you were diagnosed before age 50 and 1 in 13 if you were diagnosed after age 50.

Farxiga for type 2 diabetes will soon hit shelves

By Stephanie Yager, Student Pharmacist

Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control?

 

Last week, we participated in our annual blood pressure screenings for Million Hearts Week. We went to 3 pharmacies and conducted over 30 blood pressure screenings

 

  New guidelines for the management of blood pressure were recently released. MOD went through the guidelines and created a new chart for patients to determine their blood pressure goals. The treatment goals listed below are for people who are diagnosed with hypertension. Note that if you have Diabetes, your blood pressure goal is probably less than 140 over 90. If you are over 60 years old and don't have diabetes, your goal might be less than 150 over 90. Consult your doctor to determine what blood pressure goals are right for you.

 

 

Diabetes Jeopardy!

Last month, MOD played Diabetes Jeopardy at Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy. How much Diabetes Jeopardy do you know?

Glycemic control for 100: The goal blood pressure for most people with diabetes.

                         Answer:What is 140/80 mmHg

Diabetes Management for 100: Things you can do if you think you have low blood sugar.

                       Answer: When would you check your blood sugar right away. Treat by eating/drinking something containing sugar such as 1/2 cup of regular fruit juice or soda, 3 glycose tablets, or 5-6 hard candies.Wait 15 minutes and then check your blood sugar again. If it is still low, have another 1/2 cup of juice or a few hard candies

Glycemic control for 200: The goal Hemoglobin A1c for most people with diabetes.

                    Answer: What is < 7 percent

Photo of pharmacy students providing diabetes education in the pharmacy.