Word from the Prez

 
Happy New Year - yes we can keep saying this for another five days apparently!
The year is starting off in a smashingly way, and it is now time to get on board (if you haven't done so already.  If you have done so, thanks for being such a well organised legend!).
 
Check out the upcoming events and PLEASE sign up now!  We need to finalise teams, order uniforms in your size, and essentially support you the best way possible so you can be best prepared and so we can have another year of success and inspiration.
 
As a cyclist, I must admit I have never really wanted to look at actually participating in other non cycling events, but this year coming back from injury I have signed up for both the MegaSwim and the Run for the Kids.  Both events scare me A LOT, but they are making me get out there and train, and to me, this is what it is all about!  As someone who spent most of last year being unable to move my shoulder, I still can't believe I have signed up to do a swim!  Yes it hurts my back and shoulder, but I am getting fitter and stronger every time I get in the pool and I get a kick out of seeing better blood glucose levels for the rest of the day.  I can't wait to join others at the MegaSwim (Feb 26-27) and show off my doggie paddle!
 
Don't forget too, our first ever weekend especially focussed on type one diabetes and exercise, AcT1vate, on Feb 12-14.  We have been overwhelmed with interest and as I type this there are only a couple of spots left!  If you have your paperwork sitting at home waiting to be sent in then DO IT NOW!  I am so excited to help bring this program to everyone with type one diabetes - and it doesn't matter what level you are, you will certainly get something out of it.
 
Til next time,
 
Monique
President
 

Sign Up Links for all our Upcoming Events below:

AcT1vate - a weekend dedicated to helping people with type one diabetes get the most out of exercise - Feb 12-14

Expert speakers on type one and execise, top level coaches, nutrition, continuous glucose monitors, info and advice on hypos, how to prepare mentally for best performance (that won't cause your blood glucose to spike), crazy world record attempt adventurers, former Olympians and Australian representatives, the list goes on...
Final call for the last few remaining spots on AcT1vate - register here or contact Beth Dunlop at DA Vic on
BDunlop@diabetesvic.org.au
or (03) 9667 1791
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/act1vate-weekend-type-ones-exercise-and-diabetes
 

MS MegaSwim - a 24 hour swim relay in Fitzroy, Vic - Feb 26-27

The team is almost complete, but get in quick if you want to show off your swim style.
Register via our HypoActive website or contact Laura on laura@hypoactive.org
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/2010-ms-megaswim
 

Run for the Kids - a 5ish km run or walk, or a 14.2km run around Melbourne - March 14

Come make 2010 the biggest year ever for a bunch of folk with type one to show the other 30,000 runners that we have insulin injected engines!  Proceeds go to the Royal Childrens Hospital - c'mon, you gotta do this!
Register via our HypoActive website or contact Monique on monique@hypoactive.org
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/2010-run-kids
 

Murray to Moyne - our 8th year of cycling across Western Victoria in relay, covering 520km in under 24 hours - March 27-28

The team is filling fast so if you think you should cycle with us, then hurry up and contact us!!  Training advice and programs available for those who would like further help in preparing.  Check out the website for testimonials from previous years.
Register also on our website or contact Monique on monique@hypoactive.org
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/2010-murray-moyne
 

OTHER FANTASTIC STUFF GOING ON

Winter Olympics - Watch out for our type one medal chance!

USA Cross Country skier Kris Freeman is considered USA's next big hope for the cross country skiing events at the Vancouver Winter Olympics next month.  And he also happens to have type one diabetes.  Make sure you cheer on our type one brother - follow him on twitter or check out the tales from his very open and honest blog.  Really, it doesn't matter how elite or well prepared you are, you can still mess things up with your diabetes management as Kris will testify.  His last few blog posts really bring this home:
http://twitter.com/FreebirdXC 
http://blogs.fasterskier.com/krisfreeman/
 

Take Steps for the Great Wall of China

Diabetes Australia - Victoria have announced a planned fundraising expedition to China to check out the Great Wall!  If this is something you ever wanted to do, why not do it this year and help kids with type one get to Diabetes Camps?  DA Vic will run this trip with Inspired Adventures from October 16-25, 2010.
The Great Wall of China has fuelled the imagination of travellers for many years. During this 10 day challenge, you will spend 5 days trekking along the border of China and Mongolia, enjoying the splendour of the Great Wall, experiencing the charm of China and feeling on top of the world! By joining this incredible adventure, you will support Diabetes Australia — Vic and our camps for children with type 1 diabetes. Attending camp creates “independence through adventure”, where campers gain skills in managing their diabetes and make new friends facing the same challenges.  For more information please call Belinda on 02 9262 7882
or email belinda@inspiredadventures.com.au
 

The new Six in the City -  now named Type 1 in the City!

DA Vic's year long series of seminars has been announced, with a whole bunch of different topics that will appeal to everyone.  Check it out here and note the changes to registration:
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/images/events/Type%201%20in%20the%20City%202010_FA.pdf
 

Hear the call of the Team WILD!  Particularly if you are chick?!

What is Team WILD?
Team WILD is Women Inspiring Life with Diabetes. Team WILD exists to support and inspire fitness, healthy living, and self-confidence for women of all ages with all types of diabetes. Through education, leading by example, community outreach, and sponsoring virtual teams of women training for athletic events, Team WILD demonstrates that having diabetes can be an inspiration rather than an obstacle to achieving ones athletic and fitness goal. Team WILD is Expert Coaching, Expert Diabetes Education, and Peer Support to help you reach your goals!
To register with this US-based team in one of their many triathlons they have planned for 2010 (International members are accepted) please visit www.teamwild.org
 

Next steps to an artificial pancreas - JDRF partners with Animas

Users of the Animas pump will be excited to learn of the new partnership announced recently that enables Animas to work with JDRF towards a combined pump and CGMS system.  Everyone with type one diabetes will be even more excited to learn that they are not using the words, 'in the next five years'!  No, they are saying, 'in the next four years'!!  More info here:
http://www.jdrf.org.au/blog/2010/01/14/artificial-pancreas-to-revolutionise-diabetes-care/
 

Top Three Congrats Go To:

1) the riders who took part on the young adults with type one diabetes team, and their type one mentors, on the recent Great Victorian Bike Ride.  Well done to HypoActive regular Paul Lynch for inspiring all as a type one mentor.  Read about their experiences here:
http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/Getinvolved/Fundraisingevents/GreatVictorianBikeRide2009/tabid/350/Default.aspx
 
2) Sarah Fisher, who took part in the JDRF Ride for the Cure last week in South Australia.  Sarah and her partner Andrew raised over $8000 for JDRF.  Congratulations Sarah on such an awesome effort! Please stay tuned for her ride report which will be up on the HypoActive website shortly.
 
3) Fabio Calabria, our type one professional cyclist from Canberra who took part in the recent Australian Open Road Cycling Championships in awful and hot conditions just outside of Ballarat.  With a huge proportion of the field dropping out, Fabio hung in with some of the best out there to finish 26th and just behind former Australian champions Matthew Lloyd and Michael Rogers.
 
Happy Australia Day!
 
Thats all for now.
 
cheers
 
Monique