OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center

Are you a physician, advanced practice provider, nurse, pharmacist or dietician interested in the latest clinical guidelines and best practices in diabetes management? Join us from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 6, at Rose State College for the 2024 Diabetes Care Summit.

This event will feature nationally-renowned presenters like Ajay Chaudhuri, Jacobs School of Medicine at the University of Buffalo, and Natalie Bellini, University Hospitals, as well as offer continuing education credit.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.ouhealth.com/harold-hamm-diabetes-center/diabetes-research/diabetes-lectures-seminars-visiting-professorshi/harold-hamm-diabetes-care-summit/

We're so proud of our Camp Blue Hawk campers for pushing themselves to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Nearly 70 percent of our campers are only able to attend Camp Blue Hawk because of a camper scholarship.

If you're interested in giving to provide children with Type 1 diabetes a place where they can make memories and grow, visit https://home.oufoundation.org/s/1720/21/page.aspx?sid=1720&gid=2&pgid=1772

Don't forget to register for the 2024 Diabetes Care Summit from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at Rose State College.

Event attendees may earn continuing education credit while learning about the latest in clinical approaches to diabetes management as well as inter-professional strategies for diabetes self-care and education.

Sign up here: https://www.ouhealth.com/harold-hamm-diabetes-center/diabetes-research/diabetes-lectures-seminars-visiting-professorshi/harold-hamm-diabetes-care-summit/

Camp Blue Hawk isn't just swimming, hiking and ropes courses — our campers create long-lasting friendships, build their confidence and strengthen diabetes self-management skills.

We're dedicated to promoting learning in a safe and healthy environment for all children, ages 9-17, who have type 1 diabetes.

If you're interested in getting involved, visit https://www.ouhealth.com/camp-blue-hawk

Camp Blue Hawk was a success again this year, and we're so proud to support children with Type 1 diabetes. We're excited to see how a safe and healthy environment fosters our campers' independence.

To learn more about this five-day overnight camp for ages 9-17, visit https://www.ouhealth.com/camp-blue-hawk

We'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. In observance of the holiday, all OU Health clinics - both adult and pediatric - will be closed Thursday, July 4.

Independence Day Holiday Clinic Hours 2024 In observance of Independence Day, OU Health ambulatory clinics – both adult and pediatric – will be closed Thursday, July 4th

Oklahoma faces a significant challenge, ranking among the bottom five states for diabetes care, with over 400,000 residents affected by the condition. Jed Friedman, Ph.D, director of the OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, emphasizes the importance of understanding diabetes to improve treatment outcomes.

Local Doctor Shares Advice For Oklahoma Families Living With Diabetes More than 400,000 Oklahomans are living with diabetes while the state is ranked in the bottom five for diabetes care. Doctor Jed Friedman, the Director of the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, said you can better treat diabetes if you understand how it works.

Congratulations to Jeanie Tryggestad, M.D., on receiving the 2024 Provost Research Award for Senior Faculty in Clinical Science & Translational Research. As an OU Health pediatric endocrinologist and associate professor in the Section of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the OU College of Medicine, Dr. Tryggestad has developed a significant research program on Type 2 diabetes in youth, contributing to key advances in the field.

She has played an integral role in the NIH-funded TODAY study and has worked extensively with the Native American community in Oklahoma. Dr. Tryggestad has authored 51 peer-reviewed publications, many in top-tier journals, and is a respected mentor across all educational levels. Her research, supported by grants including an NIH U01, an R03, and a Team Science Grant from the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, focuses on the rapid progression of pancreatic beta-cell decline and microvascular damage in diabetic youth. Her work aims to develop new treatments to mitigate the severe long-term effects of this disease, potentially improving the health outcomes of young people with Type 2 diabetes globally.

Congrats, Dr. Tryggestad!

Last month, Senator Carri Hicks, co-chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Diabetes Caucus, invited Oklahomans living with diabetes, their families, and all who are concerned about this disease to come to the state Capitol for Diabetes Advocacy Day. The event aimed at raising awareness about diabetes in Oklahoma and its impact on individuals and communities throughout the state.

Those participating from OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center were Minu George, M.D., OU Health pediatric endocrinologist, and Itivrita Goyal, M.D., adult endocrinologist. Also attending were PreventT2 Coordinator, Beth Goetz, and Development Officer, Kerry Morris.

Diabetes Advocacy Day provided an opportunity for those impacted by this disease to hear from experts, learn about services and products to help people better manage their health, and advocate to lawmakers.

Join us in making a difference on OU Giving Day by donating to OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences. Your contribution will help advance research and prevention efforts in the fight against diabetes. Show your support and make a lasting impact today!

Visit https://givesooner.org/pages/harold-hamm-diabetes-center-landing-page to donate now.

Registration for Camp Blue Hawk 2024 is now open! The camp will be held from July 29 - Aug. 2 at St. Crispin's Conference Center in Wewoka, OK. Camp Blue Hawk is a special place for children with type 1 diabetes to enjoy fun activities like swimming and hiking while receiving expert medical care. Financial assistance is available for families in need.

Learn more and sign up: https://www.ouhealth.com/harold-hamm-diabetes-center/diabetes-services/diabetes-prevention-healthy-living/camp-blue-hawk/

A new treatment targeting the root cause of Type 1 diabetes is now available at OU Health, and for pediatric patients at high risk, this new medication can potentially delay the onset of the disease while also reducing the symptoms.

The first of its kind since insulin, Tzield, or Teplizumab, is an injectable prescription medication that contains two drugs used to delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes, the latest and most severe stage of the disease when a clinical diagnosis typically takes place.

The team at Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health recently completed the first infusion of the drug in a pediatric patient in Oklahoma.

Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Drug Now Offered at OU Health A new treatment targeting the root cause of Type 1 diabetes is now available at OU Health, and for pediatric patients at high risk, this new medication can potentially delay the onset of the disease while also reducing the symptoms.

Jed Friedman, Ph.D., director of OU Health Diabetes Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, says there are almost a million people in Oklahoma who have prediabetes.

You can take a one-minute test to determine your prediabetes risk by clicking on the link below. If you are prediabetic, you can take control of your health by developing healthy lifestyle changes.

Oklahoma fights diabetes on World Diabetes Day with 'Do I have prediabetes?' campaign laun | KTUL Today is world diabetes day, a day to raise awareness of diabetes and encourage action.Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in Oklahoma, but with the

🗓️ Don't miss the Hamm Lecture in Diabetes Research 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from noon - 1 p.m.

The prestigious Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D., FRCP, FRCPI, FRS, FMedSci, 2023 Harold Hamm Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes Laureate, will speak on Adventures in Metabolism, Endocrinology and Behavior.

Arrive at 11:45 a.m. for the Conferral Ceremony where remarks will be given by Prof. Sir O’Rahilly, Harold Hamm and Jed Friedman, Ph.D. No registration is required.

On Thursday, Nov. 23, we pause and reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. Many of us celebrate with family and friends over a shared meal and use this day as it was intended — to be truly thankful.

When it comes to healthcare, many of OU Health’s healthcare workers understand that the work never stops, even on a national holiday. Our dedicated team members serve tirelessly to care for others.

OU Health Ambulatory Clinics, both adult and pediatric, as well OU Health’s retail pharmacies will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Holiday Clinic Hours 2023 In observance of Thanksgiving, OU Health ambulatory clinics – both adult and pediatric – are closed Thursday, November 23.

Co-sponsored by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), the Diabetes Care Summit will include keynote speakers Satish Kumar, M.D., MRCP; Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCP; and Kathy Dowd, AuD, MEd. Presentations include Treatment of Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease, Cutting-Edge Developments in Diabetes Tech, and Hearing and Balance in Diabetes Care. Break-out sessions from diabetes experts will cover subjects including Obesity Management, Food & Exercise as Medicine, and more.

Oklahoma’s Only Diabetes Care Summit Open for Registration The American Diabetes Association reports that over 14% of the adult population in Oklahoma has diabetes and over 39% of the adult population has prediabetes. In order to meet the need for continued education for current and future providers on the disease, OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center is h...

Registration for the Diabetes Care Summit 2023 is now open! The Summit is the region's only continuing-education conference for diabetes, providing updated clinical approaches for patient management and interprofessional strategies for diabetes self-care and education. Register today at https://oupacsrcc.ungerboeck.net/prod/emc00/register.aspx?OrgCode=10&EvtID=10381&AppCode=REG&CC=123061426516

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. PreventT2 is a proven lifestyle change program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Sign up for the next PreventT2 course at the Rockwell Healthy Living Center on July 25, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call (405) 421-2959 to learn more and enroll today! Pre-enrollment is required.

If you're an adult with prediabetes, you can make changes now to improve your health and prevent type 2 diabetes. The Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Class may be right for you if you have an elevated A1c and BMI over 25. To learn more and enroll, contact Beth Goetz at (405) 421-2959. Pre-enrollment is required.

https://www.ouhealth.com/harold-hamm-diabetes-center/diabetes-services/diabetes-prevention-healthy-living/prevent-t2/

Tuesday, July 4, we will celebrate Independence Day, a federal holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the American colonies from Great Britain – officially establishing the United States of America.

The Fourth of July is often associated with fireworks and cookouts, but the holiday is truly a day symbolizing freedom for all in the U.S.

OU Health ambulatory clinics — both adult and pediatric — will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The majority of OU Health’s retail pharmacies will also be closed on Tuesday, July 4, with the exception of Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health Retail Pharmacy. Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Retail Pharmacy will be open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.

Independence Day Holiday Clinic Hours 2023 In observance of Independence Day, OU Health ambulatory clinics – both adult and pediatric – are closed Tuesday, July 4.

The highly coveted biennial OU Health Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes was awarded to Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D., FRS, FMedSci., of the University of Cambridge for his outstanding research into the link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

The Hamm Prize recognizes and encourages lasting advances in the field of diabetes research. It is awarded to an individual who has either demonstrated lifelong contributions to the field, or realized a singular advance, especially one that promotes curative potential.

2023 Hamm Prize Laureate Announced The highly coveted biennial OU Health Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes was awarded to Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D., FRS, FMedSci., of the University of Cambridge for his outstanding research into the link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

Last week, an international panel of esteemed experts presented research and advancements in the field of diabetes at the Hamm Prize Jury Symposium. This panel also served as the 2023 selection jury for the Harold Hamm International Prize, selecting a leader that is making significant advances toward a cure for diabetes. Thank you to our panelists and all who attended!

There's still time to register for Camp Blue Hawk: Summer Camp! Camp will be July 31 - Aug. 4 at St. Crispin's Episcopal Camp in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Children and teens, ages 9-17, with type 1 diabetes are welcome to join this five-day, four-night camp where they can just focus on having fun. Scholarships are available! Register your child today: https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=campbluehawk

At 12 years old, Will Brewster enjoyed spending time with friends playing video games and building Star Wars Lego sets. But Will was starting to experience some unusual symptoms which worried his parents, and little did they all realize how much Will’s life was about to change.

Will was losing weight, was constantly thirsty and needed to use the restroom more. His mother, Rhesa Brewster, recognized those symptoms. She recalls, “When I was in elementary school, my best friend was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As a pre-teen, I was with her every step of the way. Because of the close journey with her, both before and during her diagnosis, I remember, distinctly, the symptoms that were clues leading to her diagnosis. Fast forward to 2004, when it became apparent that Will had developed those exact symptoms, I knew.”

Adult Diabetes – From Crisis to Calm At 12 years old, Will Brewster enjoyed spending time with friends playing video games and building Star Wars Lego sets. But Will was starting to experience some unusual symptoms which worried his parents, and little did they all realize how much Will’s life was about to change.

If you are an adult ages 18 to 80 who has been diagnosed with endogenous Cushing syndrome, you may qualify for the Grace Study. To find out if you qualify, contact the Clinical Trials Office at (405) 271-3604 ext. 46896 or ext. 34889.

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children and adolescents who are obese has more than tripled since the 1970s. Many factors contribute to childhood obesity, including genetics, diet, physical activity and socioeconomic status.

OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center faculty members have begun to uncover some of the most important physiological processes underlying childhood obesity and diabetes risk.

Getting to the Root of Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children and adolescents who are obese has more than tripled since the 1970s.

If you're an adult with prediabetes, you can make changes now to improve your health and prevent type 2 diabetes. The yearlong Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Class may be right for you if you have an elevated A1c and BMI over 25. To learn more and enroll, contact Beth Goetz at (405) 421-2959. Pre-enrollment is required.

OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MLK Holiday Clinic Hours 2023 In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, OU Health ambulatory clinics – both adult and pediatric – are closed Monday, Jan. 16. All onsite Labs will also be closed.

Camp Blue Hawk serves hundreds of children with type 1 diabetes each year with the help of direct donations, grants and camper registration. When attending camp, we hope that children and their families feel supported and confident when dealing with the daily challenges associated with type 1 diabetes. Become a partner of Camp Blue Hawk and help make camp a reality to children who otherwise would not be able to attend. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1720/21/page.aspx?sid=1720&gid=2&pgid=2130&cid=5637&appealcode=23ECC48ZZ1