April 2010

New Type 1 Diabetes Teen Mentoring Program

by Carolyn Eisen 04.16.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareJDRF is excited to bring “Diabetes CommuniTEENs – type 1 teens mentoring type 1 kids” to Silicon Valley! In this program teens and kids build one-on-one relationships where kids can get a peek at life as a teenager (with type 1 diabetes), and teens can be role models. Everyone will have fun participating together in [...]

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Novel Artificial Pancreas System Using Two Hormones Successfully Controls Blood Sugar Levels In Type 1 Diabetes Patients

by JDRF Bay Area 04.16.2010 Press Releases
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ShareMedia Contact: Joana Casas, (212) 479-7560, mcasas@jdrf.org NEW YORK, April 14, 2010 —   In a clinical trial that studied the benefits of a unique artificial pancreas system utilizing two hormones to control blood sugar, patients were able to achieve near-normal sugar levels for more than 24 hours without hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.  The [...]

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Designed for a Cure

by JDRF Bay Area 04.15.2010 Events

ShareJoin us for our inaugural event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:30pm at Studio Four – Carmel (open house). Sip wine, nibble on delicious appetizers and shop for handcrafted and highly detailed jewelry. A percentage of purchases will be donated to JDRF to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. Please send emails [...]

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Juvenation Nominated for a Dosie Award

by Greg Martin 04.14.2010 Uncategorized

ShareJuvenation, JDRF’s social network for people touched by type 1 diabetes, is a finalist for a “Dosie” Award.  Click here to vote! “Dosies” are annual online Dose of Digital awards for the best uses of social media in pharma and healthcare.   Juvenation has been nominated in the category “Best Patient Community – Non-Brand Sponsored.” [...]

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Taking “Control” Out of Diabetes

by Greg Martin 04.14.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareJDRF invites the Bay Area diabetes community to a free educational event: Taking “Control” Out of Diabetes, an evening with Jessica Bernstein, Psy.D. Psychologist specializing in type 1 diabetes/chronic illness;  “Blood & Honey” documentary film director and producer and living with type 1 diabetes for 38 Years. WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; 7:00 to 9:00 [...]

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DTreat: The retreat for young adults with diabetes

by Greg Martin 04.14.2010 Events

ShareThe 2010  DTreat West Conference will be held at UC Berkeley June 4-6th and provides an opportunity for young adults (ages 18- 25) living with the challenge of type 1 diabetes to come together and talk through issues with both peers and professionals. The cost to attend is only $25 and includes room, board and [...]

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Please Attend AB 1802 Advocacy Day on April 19th

by Greg Martin 04.09.2010 Advocacy

ShareAB 1802 – the California bill that would permit voluntary non-medical school personnel to be trained to administer insulin – will be voted on April 20th by the Assembly Business & Professions Committee. We need your help to inform lawmakers that this issue is important and that AB 1802 is worthy of their support. As [...]

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The 12th Annual Hope Gala Honors Pitch and Cathie Johnson

by Greg Martin 04.08.2010 Uncategorized

ShareThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is pleased to present Franklin “Pitch” and Cathie Johnson with the 2010 Living & Giving Award at the 12th Annual Hope Gala on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Seating is limited but space is available. Individual ticket, table information or to support the Hope Gala click here. [...]

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