Carolyn Eisen

Preparing for College with Type 1 Diabetes Panel Discussion – Thursday, August 19th

by Carolyn Eisen 07.19.2010 Events

ShareJDRF invites type 1 incoming college students, high school students and their parents to attend a very special program! A moderated panel of current college students and parents will share their stories and answer questions about living with diabetes at college.  Diabetes health care providers will also participate and be available for medical Q & [...]

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“No-Sugar Added Poetry” Book Release Party

by Carolyn Eisen 07.19.2010 Events

ShareThe Diabetes Hands Foundation first publication is here! Come help celebrate the release of No-Sugar Added Poetry.  Join DHF for a poetry reading, discussion and a chance to win a free copy of the book: Date:           Saturday, July 24 Time:          2:00 p.m. Location:  Philz Coffee at 1600 Shattuck; Berkeley, CA About No-Sugar Added Poetry A breathtaking [...]

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Triabuddies Athletic Mentoring Program Now Accepting Applications from Kids 9-12

by Carolyn Eisen 07.16.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareTriabuddies is a one-of a kind mentoring program for kids with diabetes.  Each year a group of 9-12 year-olds is selected from across the country and paired with a local Triabetes Team Captain (Triabetes is the world’s largest triathlon club for people with diabetes) in training for an Ironman Triathlon. In addition to regular mentor-pupil [...]

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Diabetes Education Day for Grandparents and Caregivers in Salinas, California

by Carolyn Eisen 07.13.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareGrandparents and/or other caregivers of children with diabetes are invited to join Diabetes Educator Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs for a basic diabetes education class plus Q&A. During the class, an arts and crafts project will be organized for parents and their children, so all parents, kids and caregivers are encouraged to come! Refreshments will be provided. Where: [...]

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Type 1 Graduate Student Conducting Survey on Behavior of Diabetics

by Carolyn Eisen 05.12.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareAlyssa Rosenzweig, a student at the University of Toronto, is conducting a survey exploring diabetes self-treatment practices. As a type 1 herself, Alyssa knows there is a lot that people living with diabetes (and their caregivers) do and think about to make treatment decisions. She is trying to quantify those behaviors and share the results [...]

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JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Day with the San Francisco Giants

by Carolyn Eisen 04.19.2010 Events

ShareJoin the Bay Area type 1 diabetes community on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 for a tailgate party and SF Giants game at AT&T Park! 5 p.m. party; 7:15 p.m. game vs the Baltimore Orioles. Join families from the type 1 diabetes community at AT&T Park for a tailgate BBQ with kids activities and entertainment or… [...]

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Family Day at Palo Alto Bowl This Sunday from 1 to 4 PM

by Carolyn Eisen 04.16.2010 Events

ShareJDRF Family Day at Palo Alto Bowl this Sunday, April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. JDRF, Diabetes Society and OmniPod invite you to join the type 1 diabetes community on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a bowling party. Meet other families, share tips, and get resources while having a [...]

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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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