March 2010

Adult Type 1 Initiative Launch By JDRF

by Greg Martin 03.30.2010 Uncategorized

ShareAs part of our expanding commitment to improving the lives of adults who have type 1 diabetes, JDRF has created a new resource called the JDRF Adult Type 1 Toolkit. Written by adults who have type 1 diabetes, the Toolkit is an essential “how-to” guidebook about living with the disease. It offers information and advice [...]

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Clinical Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema Enrolling Patients

by Greg Martin 03.29.2010 Research & Technology

ShareThe original article was prepared by Joana Casas, JDRF Media Relations, (212) 479-7560, mcasas@jdrf.org A Phase II clinical trial for a promising treatment for diabetic eye disease has begun enrolling participants. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University [...]

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JDRF Funded Researchers Test Topical Drug to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema

by Greg Martin 03.29.2010 Uncategorized

ShareThe original article was prepared by Jillian Lubarsky, JDRF Media Relations, (212) 479-7626, jlubarsky@jdrf.org Early-stage human clinical trials showed that a new topical drug was safe and had biological effects in a type of diabetic eye disease, and may offer researchers a new approach to prevent and treat diabetic macular edema. Researchers at the Wilmer [...]

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JDRF Bocce Teams Needed

by Greg Martin 03.25.2010 Uncategorized

Share12th Annual Madden-Mariucci “Battle of the Bay” Charity Bocce Tournament is set for June 2, 2010! Former Oakland Raiders Head Coach, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Emmy Award Winner John Madden and former San Francisco 49ers Head Coach, University of California – Berkeley Head Coach and current NFL Network broadcaster Steve Mariucci will be [...]

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Type 1 Diabetes Meet up

by Greg Martin 03.23.2010 Uncategorized

ShareJDRF’s Adult Meet up is planned for Thursday evening.  Adults living with type 1 diabetes meet at the JDRF Chapter Office at 49 Stevenson Street, Suite 1200 in San Francisco, CA 941o5 between Market and Mission Streets and 1st and 2nd Streets. Group meets from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.   We are excited to welcome Matt Vogel [...]

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Toast To A Cure This Wednesday and Receive 33% Discount at Cellar360!

by Greg Martin 03.22.2010 Uncategorized

ShareHave you considered joining JDRF, Mavie Mendelson and the 2010 Hope Gala this Wednesday evening for a TOAST TO A CURE?  This annual event is always a crowd-pleaser and it signals that the Hope Gala is soon to follow.   Toast To A Cure helps to support the Hope Gala “Barrel Room” where donated wine will [...]

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JDRF Leaps Ahead at Spring Fling

by Sarah Lucas 03.19.2010 Uncategorized

ShareThe 9th annual Spring Fling was an amazing nearly 16 hour event that started on the golf course, moved to the boutique and ladies luncheon, on to the Evening Bash, auction, dancing and finished around 2 am in the bar at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. Be sure to check out photos from the [...]

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Artificial Pancreas Project Featured Today on Channel 2 KTVU The Doctors

by Greg Martin 03.11.2010 Uncategorized

ShareToday at 4:00 PM on the nationally-syndicated television show The Doctors (CBS Channel 2 KTVU)  will present Futuristic Medicine Can Change Your Life. According to the show’s website thedoctorstv.com/main/show_page/D2123 the program will explore “bionic limbs, robots and advanced biotechnology … the fantastical designs of science fiction are fast becoming a life-saving reality. See a robotic [...]

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