How to (maybe) someone will have noticed the blog has entered into a long hibernation for a few months ... I'm sorry and I apologize a lot, even considering that this has happened without warning and without apparent explanation. Unfortunately, this writer has been a very challenging period, which absorbed all his attention, having to stop and return with regret the blog and other activities in the field of diabetes ...
I apologize for all this, but I can finally give you the good news that there is still Sunt Diabetes and is about to become active! Coming soon will be published with so many new products news! Hoping to write more regularly in the future ...
Also will soon begin a series of technical maintenance: I apologize in advance for any interruptions or problems with the site. The blog will return in a graphical improved and updated with a platform!
Sunt Diabetes has recently completed his second year of life, an important goal, a long journey full of success: the first article was published on 26 August two years ago. This is the right time to renew and come back stronger than ever!
Series of more ... those who do not revise! So if you are interested do not lose hope and go back and visit ... the blog is coming back with many new features, stay connected! 
See you soon!
The editors
In recent weeks there has been an attempt to limit the freedom of people with diabetes in Lombardy, they speak of the possibility of cure in the most appropriate and suitable to their needs.
It all started when some ASL in Lombardy have issued a call lasting 4 years for self-monitoring blood glucose devices, glucometers. The sole criterion for awarding the winners of this call will cost. That win products that simply cost less, regardless of the quality of the equipment, the 'reliability of the measurement of glucose, the painfulness of the operation and ease of use. This policy will be extended to all the ASL of the Lombardy Region, thanks to a resolution of the Board, and later at the national level for the 500,000 people with diabetes in Lombardy and the 3 million Italians with diabetes quality of life and care will be severely compromised.
So for 4 years the provision of aids, such as blood glucose test strips and lancing, will be blocked by this notice: for patients and diabetologists no longer be able to choose the machine better or more suited to their lifestyle, but will They are required to only one device more convenient. Not only: in fact this will block innovation and technological research in the field of devices best. It should also be noted that this decision is in stark contrast to the principles of the Manifesto of the People with Diabetes and recently signed with the law 115/87.
As soon as the news spread, all the associations of Lombardy patients with diabetes have been mobilized in a unified manner, before a general indignation against the decision of the Lombardy Region. This has even sparked a parliamentary question to the Minister of Health. The comparison that has emerged seems to have been reached a first result: the parties involved (ASL and associations) have agreed to suspend the call in today and reviewing the criteria for allocation of such notice, including for example the quality. But there is still nothing definitive, and await developments and to never let our guard down.
Of course, this is a great victory for the associations and the voluntary sector, to which must be complimented for this step forward in solving the problem and confirms that together we can win these battles. However, the shock remains true for this attack, the consequence of a too cold managerial public health. Perhaps we should make it clear to our administrators that a purely economic assessment can have serious repercussions on daily life and disease management: the health of people can not be questioned, life is priceless.
Together with some important changes coming in 2010 'Association of Italian cyclists with diabetes: the Diabetes & Cycling group of volunteers is ready to deal with energy events of the new season!
First of all there was the inauguration of the official website of C & D: www.ciclismoediabete.it . This important tool was needed more than ever: now that the association is becoming more and more authority and fame served as a dedicated space and a direct address to which to refer, to gather and share experiences.
Since its inception, our blog Sunt Diabetes has done his small part of communicating in a "spontaneous" news, events, statements Cycling and Diabetes (illustrated by the rich collection of articles that talk about it ). We will continue to do so with pleasure, telling our point of view and working with the new official website!
The website is available on new statute Cycling & Diabetes NPO, which contains the principles that inspired the activities of the association. Andrea Guerra becomes President of C & D (after having been in the early years): in 2009 the office was covered by David Panichi ... So a special thanks to him for work done, and we wish the new president, even if the spirit of the group surely we will move together, each doing their part!
Another new feature is the 'subscription to the association: to bring order to the many participants of Diabetes & Cycling (we are more than 100) it was decided to prepare a special form. Just go to the 2010 membership campaign and complete with their own data to enter the ranks of C & D and to subscribe to the newsletter, staying up to date with all the news. Are you a cyclist? You have diabetes mellitus? Do not miss, subscribe now!
Finally, the program for the new year here all the events . The main official events, already tested in previous years, will be:
- The Marathon Davide Cassani in Faenza on March 20 to 21
- will be covered the 12th stage of Tour of Italy on May 18-19-20 in Città Sant'Angelo (Perugia)
- the most important event, the fifth National Championship for elite cyclists with diabetes (Trophy Changing Diabetes), at the Biella Alps Marathon on 10-11 July 2010 in Biella
- The Marathon Straducale July 25 at Urbino
- the III National Championship MTB on 2-3 October in Bieno Valsugana (TN)
- and to close the loop-annual meeting of the World Diabetes Day on November 13 to 14 in Perugia.
Continue reading 'Cycling & Diabetes 2010 version: the program and news!'
I want to point out to all children with diabetes in the mountains and snowboard enthusiasts an interesting initiative, the SnowDiab. It is to spend five days in the snow 13 to 17 February 2010 in Step Vezzena (Lavarone Plateau, TN).
The event is aimed at all young people with type 1 diabetes aged between 15 and 20 years. The program includes snowboarding lessons and aerobic exercise, as well as a healthy fun that will allow the students to confront each other and increase their knowledge about diabetes.
The price to participate is very affordable and includes ski passes and equipment rental: health and fun are guaranteed!
The initiative is organized by ADIQ, Diabetic Climbers at altitude, an association that groups led by Marco Peruffo different mountain lovers. In addition to activities such as SnowDiab, ADIQ also organize real expeditions at high altitude which make news around the world, proving once again that the person with diabetes, although it is, has no limits, both in small and large companies.
For those interested in SnowDiab 2010, time is short: For more information visit www.adiq.org , write to adiq@adiq.org or Mattia Tanza mattitan@hotmail.com . Also available is the application form to SnowDiab 2010 .
Good skiing holidays! 
A few weeks ago, all people with diabetes have received a small Christmas present, even though many did not know it yet ... I'm talking about 174 of the motion passed unanimously in the Senate Diabetes December 3, 2009. This document marks an important stage of a journey begun long enough to think the Manifesto of the Rights of Persons with Diabetes signed just last summer by parliamentary association or associations, of which we have already spoken . Now some of the principles of the Manifesto seem to find a first practical application! The motion it emphasizes the right of all people with diabetes to access the best possible care as is necessary, and that this must happen in a free and uniform throughout the territory, Recalling also Article 32 of the Constitution. The document also refers to the problems of complications and the availability of aids for the measurement of glucose, the popular strips often insufficient.
Article 32 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic
The Republic safeguards health as a fundamental right of the individual and collective interest, and guarantees free medical care to the needy ...
This motion is a beautiful example of constructive cooperation between the associations, the medical and scientific institutions, public authorities. Even politics has played its part with this bi-partisan motion, for example, through the efforts of Senator Ignazio Marino, Emanuela Baio, Antonio Tomassini and the minister Ferruccio Fazio ... All this is part of the historic Law 115 of 1987, never fully implemented despite its great importance for diabetes: a big step forward, however, that it will have many more to follow!
I enclose below the motion 1-00174 on diabetes and the manifesto of rights, I invite everyone to read documents as they are fundamental tools with which to say the most of our needs. Download:
I take this opportunity to wish all good news for a Merry Christmas and a happy 2010 and hope that Christmas was not too clear ... and calories! 
Simon
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