Diabetic Camps

[Ms. Kathy]

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Here are a few that were sent to me and some found on line. It's up to parents to research camps as I endorse no particular camp. I'm only providing a list for your convenience.

Camp Sweeney www.campsweeney.org/

Diabetic Camp
Camping for Children with Diabetes About Camp... Insulin dependent children have been enjoying free camping experiences at the Texas Lions Camp since 1971.
www.lionscamp.com/Camps/diabetic.htm


Diabetes Society - 2004 Diabetes Educational Camping Programs
The Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley presents 2004 Diabetes Educational Camping Programs
www.diabetesscv.org/camp



YMCA CAMP FITCH SPECIALTY CAMP'S DIABETIC CAMP PAGE
Consulting Director -Dr. August 8-14, 2004 Boys & Girls, 8-16 years of age $345/week, ($50 deposit required)
www.campfitch.com/diabetic.htm

Diabetic Camp
www.morethananything.com/layouts/pages/DiabeticCamp.htm


Adventure Camp
Camp Cosmo Youth Resident Adventure Camp For youth with diabetes ages 10-16 July 5-10, 2004 Camp Cosmo Adventure Camp provides an excellent opportunity for youth.ages 10-16 who have diabetes. www.campcosmo.org/Adventure%20Camp.htm

Diabetes Camping Association
... Residence Camp. MALAYSIA. Diabetic Camp. Malaysian Diabetes Association. Tingkat Satu, Bangunan Rawatan Utama ...
www.diabetescamps.org/intlcamps.html


DIABETIC CAMPS: Top Camp list from Children with Diabetes Camp de los Ninos INFORMATION ON: Top camps for diabetics
www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4750/links.htm

Also check the Lions Club organization in your area:
www.lions.org/


Please feel free to add to this list.

[Ms. Kathy]

Joslin Diabetes Center announces new national Joslin Vision Network affiliation program, USA
(Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=26708)
28 Jun 2005





Joslin Diabetes Center has launched a new affiliation program designed to bring Joslin's world-class vision resources to local communities across the United States and beyond. The first Joslin Vision Network (JVN) affiliation is with Koch Eye Associates in Warwick, R.I.

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most significant complications of diabetes. The problem is compounded because the disease is asymptomatic, especially in the early stages when it is most treatable. Missed or inadequate care can lead to devastating results. But with early detection and appropriate treatment, vision loss can be prevented.

"Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States, and yet most patients do not get recommended care," said Alan M. Jacobson, M.D., Senior Vice President, Joslin Strategic Initiatives Division. "By creating the JVN Affiliate Program and partnering with leading organizations such as Koch Eye Associates, we can bring Joslin's proven techniques in managing eye disease to the millions of Americans across the country at risk for losing their vision from diabetic retinopathy."

The JVN is the only diagnostic retinal evaluation service offering patients a pain-free and non-dilated diabetic eye evaluation that has been validated against dilated eye exams by retinal specialists. The JVN is already in use at more than 35 federal health care sites in 15 states, and implementation is planned at the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate in Bahrain.

"Our new Joslin affiliation allows us to offer world-class expertise to the estimated 100,000 people in Rhode Island with diabetes, and we are proud to be the first member of the JVN Affiliate Program," said Peter Koch, Chief Executive Officer, Koch Eye Associates. "The Koch physicians will care for our patients with diabetes-related eye disease, and we will collaborate with Joslin on research and care advancements."

The new Joslin Vision Network Affiliate Program is a clinical service-offering specific to eye care providers that enables them to incorporate the JVN into their practice and outreach programs. Under the program, eye care providers acquire images of patient retinas using the JVN System. The images are then sent to Joslin and evaluated by world-class clinicians from Joslin's Beetham Eye Institute under the clinical direction of Lloyd M. Aiello, M.D., a pioneer in preserving vision among people with diabetes. Dr. Aiello co-developed the JVN with Sven-Erik Bursell, Ph.D., Director of the JVN.

Joslin experts then prepare evaluation summaries and send them back to physicians at Koch for its use in determining treatment plans for its patients. Most insurance plans will cover the costs of the JVN imaging, evaluation and treatment plan.

"Koch Eye Associates has demonstrated a real commitment to ensuring the success of the program," said Dr. Aiello. "Dr. Paul Koch has developed diabetes-specific protocols for the practice and we expect it to become a Center of Excellence for diabetes eye care. With innovative solutions and partnerships like this, we can virtually eliminate vision loss from diabetic retinopathy."

Nationally an estimated 18 million Americans have diabetes; about one-third of them do not know they have the disease (type 2 diabetes). According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years of age. Diabetic retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels in the retina) causes between 12,000 and 24,000 new cases of blindness every year. Early detection can prevent or delay blindness due to diabetic retinopathy in 90 percent of the cases.

About Joslin's Affiliated Programs

Joslin Diabetes Center currently has Affiliated Programs in 22 facilities throughout the United States and in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Patients receiving care at Joslin Affiliates benefit from the expertise of the Joslin staff. The Affiliates receive regularly scheduled visits from and participate in conferences with members of the Joslin healthcare team.

About Koch Eye Associates

Koch Eye Associates is Rhode Island's largest and most comprehensive eye care center that provides patients with a full range of preventative, maintenance, and restorative eye care procedures. Founded in 1981, Koch Eye Associates is located in eight Rhode Island communities and in East Lyme, Conn.

The opening of the new Koch Eye Associates Diabetes Center at 552 Tollgate Road in Warwick, R.I., on July 1 will enhance the full complement of diagnostic, preventative care, treatment and surgical services offered by Koch Eye Associates. Appointments are now being scheduled. For more information, call Koch Eye Associates at 401-738-4800.

About Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin Research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, is the world's first and most respected diabetes care facility, offering expertise in all facets of diabetes and diabetes complications, including adult and pediatric diabetes and diabetes education, kidney disease, eye care, mental health and pregnancy. Joslin Clinic, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit www.joslin.org.

Contact: Marjorie Dwyer
[e-mail]
617-732-2415
Joslin Diabetes Center
www.joslin.org/main.shtml