Who is the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi?
The answer is simple.
We are the state's leaders in diabetes care. We are the only nonprofit organization in Mississippi that provides programs and services, education and empowerment to every, single Mississippian- young and old- with diabetes.
What type of programs and services?
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is the only organization that actually keeps every dollar raised in Mississippi to provide such services as a FREE school program for teachers who have students in their classroom with diabetes. This program saves lives every year, and this program is offered solely by the Diabetes Foundation.
Yes, we are in the business of saving lives. And we do- everyday.
For those individuals who have too little insurance or no insurance at all, when others shrugged and told them, "I'm sorry, I don't know what else to tell you," the DFM offered assistance in the form of life-saving medications and emergency testing supplies.
Eighty-nine cents of every dollar raised is applied toward the Diabetes Foundation's charitable purpose. What does this mean, you ask?
It means that through the generosity of donors and fundraisers, the DFM is sending 35 Mississippi children to diabetes camp this year. What other group can say that they've given scholarships to THIRTY-FIVE Mississippi children, and along with that scholarship, help for today and hope for a healthy future.
Who is the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi?
We're neighbors helping neighbors, people who genuinely care- not because we want a donation, but because it's our civic duty to leave Mississippi a healthier place than we found it.
The next time someone asks you to make a donation, ask them where the money is going. If the answer is something vague, stop and ask yourself about how your donation will directly affect the lives of people around you. If you don't ask, who will?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Never Too Young for Diabetes
http://www.religionnewsblog.com/23478/madeline-neumann-faith-healing-3
Stories like this are the reason that we have created a new campaign: "You're Never Too Young to Have Diabetes." Every day, you hear stories about children dying from undiagnosed diabetes. Believe it or not, it happens in your own hometowns, and it happens regularly. "Oh, it's the stomach bug." "It's just hormones- she'll grow out of it." "He played too much today; that's why he's so tired and thirsty." These are excuses for the unknown- the symptoms of diabetes.
The basic premise of this campaign is that children of any age can develop diabetes, and that undiagnosed diabetes can lead to a life-threatening medical condition known as 'diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA),' which may require emergency medical intervention.
Undiagnosed diabetes for anyone can be lethal, but many people operate under the misconception that small children cannot develop diabetes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, we visited a newly diagnosed 20 month old very recently, and a two year old not long before that. There are children even younger than that who develop diabetes, too.
It is vitally important for EVERYONE to know the warning signs of diabetes in children, which can include the following:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Unusual sleepiness, fatigue
Irritability
Unexplained weight loss
Bedwetting/ other accidents in children who are toilet trained
Nausea and/or vomiting
Children of any age with symptoms of diabetes should have their blood glucose tested.
Want to learn more? Call us: 1-877-DFM-CURE. And remember that you're never too young to have diabetes.
Stories like this are the reason that we have created a new campaign: "You're Never Too Young to Have Diabetes." Every day, you hear stories about children dying from undiagnosed diabetes. Believe it or not, it happens in your own hometowns, and it happens regularly. "Oh, it's the stomach bug." "It's just hormones- she'll grow out of it." "He played too much today; that's why he's so tired and thirsty." These are excuses for the unknown- the symptoms of diabetes.
The basic premise of this campaign is that children of any age can develop diabetes, and that undiagnosed diabetes can lead to a life-threatening medical condition known as 'diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA),' which may require emergency medical intervention.
Undiagnosed diabetes for anyone can be lethal, but many people operate under the misconception that small children cannot develop diabetes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, we visited a newly diagnosed 20 month old very recently, and a two year old not long before that. There are children even younger than that who develop diabetes, too.
It is vitally important for EVERYONE to know the warning signs of diabetes in children, which can include the following:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Unusual sleepiness, fatigue
Irritability
Unexplained weight loss
Bedwetting/ other accidents in children who are toilet trained
Nausea and/or vomiting
Children of any age with symptoms of diabetes should have their blood glucose tested.
Want to learn more? Call us: 1-877-DFM-CURE. And remember that you're never too young to have diabetes.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Camp Kandu, Where Kids with Diabetes "Kandu" Anything
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is unique for many reaons. We are unique in that every dollar raised stays in the state. We are unique because we are the only nonprofit diabetes organization that works directly for Mississippians of all ages with type and type 2 diabetes.
This weekend was Camp Kandu where we provided a weekend of fun, excitement and education for over 100 parents and kids with diabetes. We had Lillie Grace (5) assisting Kelli (5) with her blood sugar. Lillie Grace did not understand why Kelli did not know how to do it on her own. We had Sadie (3 and a half) singing at breakfast, "You Are My Sunshine!" It was a beautiful weekend with much laughter and bonding as families came together to make new friends and learn to live well with diabetes. These are the things which make the DFM unique.
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