Step Out for Diabetes!

Every year, the ADA hosts an event called StepOut which is a walk to raise money for the fight against diabetes. The money goes towards research to find a cure, raising awareness, and providing services to those affected by diabetes.  Here at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, we've formed a team so that we, too, can be part of this very important cause. We are all extremely excited to be able to make a difference through this great event. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 so please help support us by joining our team or making a donation. Every donation and every step will bring us closer to stopping diabetes and improving the lives of everyone affected by this deadly disease.

We have two walks this year in both Baltimore at the Inner Harbor and in DC at Nationals Park.

In Baltimore:

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Where: Rash Field @ Inner Harbor

Check-in Time: 8:00 am

Start Time: 9:00 am

Distance: 5K (about 3 mi)

To sign up for or donate to the Baltimore team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name. 

In DC:

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Where: Nationals Park

Address: 1500 S. Capital St. SE,

              Washington, DC

              MAP 

Check-in Time: 8:00am

Start Time: 10:00 am

Distance: 2mi or 5mi

To sign up for or donate to the DC team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name.


Hope to see you there!

Welcome Back!! New year, new logo!

Thanks for checking out MOD! If you're reading this, the first thing you need to do is 'follow' this blog... check out the left side bar! Ok next, continue to read... :) 

Here we are at the start of yet another school year! My name is Erica and I am the current Chair of Operation Diabetes at UMB (University of Maryland, Baltimore). I am very excited to be starting my 3rd year of Pharmacy School and continue working with other students and our community to spread awareness about Diabetes!

Check out the new Operation Diabetes Logo:

Some of our plans for the year include working with the local Hispanic population through our participation at health fairs, creating a video to teach others about diabetes in a fun and understandable way, continuing to develop MOD- the persona of this blog!, fundraising for the American Diabetes Association through our participation in Step Out for Diabetes, and organizing a diabetes-focused, multidisciplinary health fair with other UMB professional students!

The best way to tackle these goals will be to involve others. I am happy to have dedicated Co-Chairs at both the Baltimore and Shady Grove campuses and hope we can involve many other APhA-ASP members in our committee and upcoming events.

Cheers! <3 MOD

End of the school year & time for changes!

WOW!  What a year for MOD and OD :)

In fact, it couldn't have gotten much better.  Thank you to everyone who has followed MOD and supported Operation Diabetes!  This year it was Region 2, next year it'll be the national award ;)

FYI, MOD went to DC and took home some extra for UMB to be proud of!

Good luck to Erica, Kelly and Shlok, the new team OD!

<3 MOD

Six Holiday Tips - American Diabetes Association

Six Holiday Tips - American Diabetes Association

Pets Can Develop Diabetes

Did you know that pets can develop diabetes? Studies show that 1 in 400 dogs develop diabetes.  The most common type of diabetes in dogs is diabetes mellitus.  Diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune process in which the pancreas stops producing insulin because the pancreatic cells that produce the insulin are being destroyed.  The most common risk factors for a dog to develop diabetes are their age (typically dogs over 7 years of age), gender (female dogs develop diabetes at almost twice the rate of males), and breed (all breeds may develop diabetes but some breeds have a higher risk than others indicating that there may be a genetic predisposition to diabetes development).  The breeds at higher risk are Keeshond, Cairn Terrier, Schnauzer (miniature and standard), Poodle, Dachshunds, and Beagles.  The symptoms to look out for are low energy, lethargy, losing weight, eating excessively, not eating, changes in food interest, drinking large amounts of water, and frequent urination.  Treatment can include insulin therapy, weight control, dietary therapy and exercise.

Having a pet with diabetes can be a challenging task for an owner to manage; however, with a good relationship with your vet this process can become easier.  Monitoring a pet with diabetes can be time consuming and costly; however, the benefits can outweigh the challenges.  As long as your decision is based on your love and concern for your pet, the decision you make will be the best for everyone.

<3 MOD

MOD goes to MRM

Last weekend, MOD took a little drive up I-95N to New Brunswick, NJ to visit fellow APhA-ASP Region 2 Members!  Always ready to mix and mingle, MOD had a great time with other student pharmacist friends.

Thank you to the Rutger's Chapter who hosted the event!

Rutger's MRM Video!

Introducing Our New Regional Officers, Mainly, the Regional Delegate,

Our Own, Andrew York!!!

HAPPY American Diabetes Month!

During the Month of November, MOD recognizes ADA's Diabetes Month to promote diabetes awareness around the country!

Our first event this month, was to help educate fellow UMB SOP students about the pharmacist's role in diabetes care as well as information about the disease and medications.  See our Video Diary and pictures below.

Thank you for all who attended in Baltimore and Shady Grove!

Special thanks to our educator extraordinaire- Dr. Layson-Wolf, who taught us the magic behind pharmacists and diabetes management. :)

<3 MOD