INDIANAPOLIS and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb.
3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A three-year survey by the American
Diabetes Association (Association) shows attending summer camp can
do much more than lift the spirits of children with type 1
diabetes. Surveys conducted with caregivers before and after their
child attended an Association camp found the experience can
increase some children's diabetes knowledge, self-confidence,
diabetes management and emotional well-being while enjoying
traditional camp activities.
To help more children with diabetes experience these positive
outcomes, Lilly Diabetes has once again made a commitment to the
Association's "Campership" program. The company today announced a
donation of $93,000 for camp
scholarships – $1,000 for each year
Lilly has helped those living with diabetes since introducing the
world's first commercial insulin in 1923. Since 2008, Lilly
Diabetes has donated $716,000 to the
Campership program, which awards scholarships based on financial
need. The donations have helped hundreds of children with diabetes
attend special summer camps supported by staff and medical
professionals who oversee and assist campers with daily diabetes
care.
According to the survey, the number of campers with a clear
understanding of diabetes management increased by 11 percent after
attending an Association camp, and the number of campers with the
ability to manage diabetes-related problems independently increased
by 10 percent. Newly diagnosed campers, i.e., less than one year
since initial diagnosis, showed the greatest change, with 19
percent of those campers showing improvement in ability to manage
diabetes-related issues. In addition, the survey showed Association
camps increased some campers' confidence and lowered their
diabetes-related stress. 1
"The survey results show what we have known all along – our
camps can have a positive impact on the children with type 1
diabetes who attend them," said Jane
Chiang, MD, senior vice president, medical and community
affairs, at the American Diabetes Association. "For many families,
Association camps may be the first time a child with diabetes has
been away from home. We are grateful to Lilly Diabetes and others
for providing the opportunity for campers to learn how to manage
their diabetes, build their self-esteem and gain independence."
Attending Camp Korelitz in Cincinnati,
Ohio, has helped 14-year-old Kristen learn to manage her
diabetes. "Kristen feels like she is not alone in the battle," says
her mother, Jessica. "Diabetes camp benefited not only her, but our
entire family. Diabetes is a family disease, and we are all
affected. Kristen's week away at camp helped me get
comfortable letting other people take care of her diabetes."
The American Diabetes Association is the world's largest
provider of camps for children with diabetes, with 58 sessions of
camp serving nearly 6,000 campers in 2015. In the past decade,
Lilly Diabetes has donated $31
million in insulin and other diabetes medicines, educational
materials and $716,000 in
scholarships and has also provided over 100 special guest speaker
appearances.
"We at Lilly Diabetes take great pride in our support of
diabetes camps. For more than a decade, many individuals have
reported positive experiences and shared how important the camp
experience is for children with diabetes as they learn to care for
themselves," said David Kendall, MD,
vice president of medical affairs, Lilly Diabetes. "These exciting
survey results help confirm that campers are having a positive
experience. We couldn't be happier that our donations to the
Association's Campership program are having such an
impact."
For more information on Association camps and how to apply for a
scholarship, visit www.diabetes.org/camp. Additional information
about Lilly Diabetes' support of diabetes summer camps and other
initiatives to help families and children with type 1 diabetes live
life to the fullest can be found at
www.lillydiabetes.com.
Survey Methodology
The Association designed and executed a three-year survey to
explore the impact of camp activities on camper outcomes including
diabetes knowledge, management behaviors, confidence and emotional
wellbeing. Between 2013 and 2015, online surveys were administered
to a representative subset of camp caregivers. The total survey
population is 6,586. From that 1,724 pre-camp surveys and 1,075
post-camp surveys were obtained. Surveys were anonymous and
voluntary. Results were tabulated by the Association and aggregate
information was shared with Lilly Diabetes.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop
Diabetes® and its deadly consequences and fighting for
those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to
prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of
communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives
voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in
1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve
the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information,
please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES
(800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both these
sources is available in English and Spanish.
About Lilly Diabetes
Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when
we introduced the world's first commercial insulin. Today we are
building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of
people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research
and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a
continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to
support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all
those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information,
visit www.lillydiabetes.com or follow us on Twitter:
@LillyDiabetes.
About Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY)
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with
discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were
founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating
high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain
true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly
employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to
those who need them, improve the understanding and management of
disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and
volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at
www.lilly.com and newsroom.lilly.com/social-channels.
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1 American Diabetes Association. Camps Make a
Difference! Available at
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