The October Odyssey
Register now for our online workshop on Hypoglycemia in Hindi on Sunday 8th November at 5PM IST on the Blue Circle Workshops platform.
Here's a quick low down on all that happened in the busy month of November 2020 at Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation.
Blue Circle Workshops
Blue Circle Workshops are online workshops that are free and open for all, even non diabetics! Join in, have fun and learn new things. Sign up as a member and stay tuned to our social media to know of upcoming workshops.
Children and Diabetes Workshop
Rohan and Snehal were in conversation with paediatric endocrinologist Dr Ganesh Jevalikar. Click the post below to read the highlights thread from the workshop.
HIGHLIGHTS | CHILDREN & DIABETES WORKSHOP BY DR GANESH JEVALIKAR
— Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation (@bluecirclediab) October 4, 2020
• Previous interview with paediatric endocrinologist Dr Jevalikar: https://t.co/YAraXEecep
• Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are same as adults, and include excessive thirst, hunger, weight loss etc pic.twitter.com/AFMnIsdLnM
Bollywood Dance Workshop
This power-packed session was led by professional Zumba instructor, Kinnari. See the videos here.
Hyperglycemia Workshop
Snehal and Nupur hosted this workshop on what is hyperglycemia (high sugars), how to avoid it and what to do when it happens. Click the post below to read the thread of highlights from our workshop.
HIGHLIGHTS HYPERGLYCEMIA WORKSHOP
— Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation (@bluecirclediab) October 18, 2020
🔴Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar. How high is upto you to define/correct. Most people would consider over 180 mg/dl as high, some might even correct at 120 mg/dl
🔴ISF or Insulin Sensitivity Factor tells you by how many mg/dl 1u bolus.. pic.twitter.com/dOZ6O9PWqJ
Birth Control Workshop
Birth control is a taboo topic in India. As part of Project Gaia, our initiative to empower women with diabetes, Snehal and Nupur discussed contraceptive options with Dr Ashwini Nabar, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Women need to know the choices available to avoid unplanned pregnancies that can adversely affect their health & diabetes management. Click on the post below to read the main takeaways.
BIRTH CONTROL WORKSHOP | HIGHLIGHTS (Dr Ashwini Nabar)
— Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation (@bluecirclediab) October 25, 2020
🟡Birth control methods are used for preventing unwanted pregnancies and planning ones family . Oral pills can also be used in the treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, Ovarian cysts, Hormonal imbalances etc. pic.twitter.com/I6hzm3tyA8
DiaBol - Diabetes Dialogues
In Ep: 6 of our YouTube interview series, DiaBol - Diabetes Dialogues, Snehal and Nupur are in conversation with Dr. V Mohan, Chairman at Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre & President & Director of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation. Feel free to share this interview with maximum people to know more about the various types of diabetes & to hear a very interesting history and anecdotes. Do like & share the video if you find it helpful & subscribe to our channel for more such content.
The Sugar Diaries
In Ep:9 of our YouTube interview series, 'The Sugar Diaries', Rohan & Nupur interview American board certified endocrinologist Dr Roshani Sanghani about why low carb is a great way of eating for people with all types of diabetes. Watch them bust common myths, talk about the health benefits & how it can be an accessible & sustainable option even in India, which is the diabetes capital of the world. From bringing you content in regional languages to creating episodes that open a window to the world, we want you to stay updated always. Like, share and subscribe to our YouTube channel 'Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation' and share your messages in the comments section.
In the News
Madhumitra Magazine (Marathi) covered the stories of Nupur, Neha, Chinmay, Sonu and Raj, all of whom live with type 1 diabetes. Read the story of adventure & grit, four T1s who walked a 100km & made history. Click the post below to see the photos from the magazine.
Did you know these facts about PCOS & diabetes? Read on & share this article by Nupur for Youth Ki Awaaz, which is a popular platform for social justice issues! Also please share your experiences and thoughts through this survey (any age, gender, medical history or location is fine) which will help us approach the government with data & demand the inclusion of a PCOS & diabetes module in the Menstrual Health programmes in educational institutions in the country. Fill & share the survey and let’s make a difference together: http://pcos.bluecircle.foundation
Nupur wrote for the award winning intersectional feminist platform, Feminism in India on what it's like living as a woman with (type 1) diabetes in India. You can read the article here. Click the post below to see snippets from the article.
Regional language videos
Together we're going to make sure language is never a barrier in diabetes self management. Snehal shows us how to change a lancet.
Ruchika shows us how to apply the Libre and integrate it with the Blue Circle Diabetes app and Glimp, in Punjabi.
Sajan explains to us the features of the Blue Circle Diabetes app, in Hindi.
Bharat shows us how to use an insulin pen, in Sindhi.
Blogs
Read our blog here. We write about everything from recipes to people's stories (read about Yolande's T1 diagnosis when she was 65 years old), technology and everything diabetes!
October campaign : #DiabetesAndDevices
We run fun monthly campaigns on our social media platforms. We pick a topic each month & invite you all to send in your entries through the Blue Circle Diabetes app, to be able to get featured on our social platforms. Here's Snehal, launching the October campaign.
Stay tuned for our very special photo campaign in November, which is also Diabetes Awareness Month.
Sweet little Naserafatema shows off her glucometer.
Aayesha & her pet cat, Pompom show off all their diabetes devices while they bask in the sun.
Sajan shows us his diabetes devices.
Our champion Kashvi shows us her diabetes devices in this video.
Vikram shows us his diabetes devices.
You are not alone
The Buddy Project is our mobile app based psychosocial helpline for diabetes and mental health. 12 trained volunteers (type 1, type 2 & caregivers), speaking 9 languages are here to listen to you without judgements. If you feel lost, depressed, anxious, panicky, suicidal or generally upset, please schedule a call with us. These are tough times but remember you are NOT alone, your community stands with you.
How to call the Buddy Project helpline
Open the Blue Circle Diabetes app > Buddy Project > Schedule tab > pick a buddy of your choice > Schedule a call (once you schedule you'll see it under the 'Meetings' tab > 10 minutes prior to the call, you'll receive an app notification/reminder > To join the call, open the app, go to Buddy Project & under the 'Meetings' tab, press the 'Join' button (video is off by default, can switch on as per preference)
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