Interning in the JDRF Advocacy Office – Sarah’s Story
Hello, my name is Sarah Wellford and I am from Mechanicsville, VA! I am a rising senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Microbiology and I expect to graduate in May 2018. This is my first time interning for JDRF and I am honored to be able to work with quite an amazing group this summer! […]
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My name is Jeffrey Peterson and I am thrilled to be working in the JDRF Advocacy office this summer! I am from Burlington, Vermont and attending The George Washington University. I am a rising sophomore majoring in Political Communications with a double minor in Public Health and Political Science. I spend a lot of my […]
Read More Leave a replyWhen Our Greatest Supporters Are Our Greatest Motivators
Jackie Giovanoni, who was working as a Lilly sales representative when her husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), is motivated by him to stay involved, help fight for a cure and support the T1D community. “We’re one another’s greatest supporters. He recognizes that his health is important not only to him but to […]
Read More Leave a reply10 Tips for Exercise and T1D
It’s far too easy to come up with excuses not to exercise. Don’t let type 1 diabetes (T1D) be one of them. Exercising with T1D can make managing blood sugar more challenging than it already is. But that doesn’t have to stop you from working out and keeping fit. The following 10 considerations for aerobic […]
Read More Leave a replyA JDRF Love Story
Things you might expect to find at a JDRF support group: information, mentoring, type 1 diabetes (T1D) toolkits and connection with the broader T1D community. Things you might be surprised to find at a JDRF support group: your future spouse. JDRF prides itself on being a full-service organization for people with T1D and their loved […]
Read More Leave a replyWhat the 21st Century Cures Act Means for Type 1 Diabetes
An ecosystem that supports innovation—including federal regulatory, reimbursement and research policies—is critical to the success of JDRF’s mission. For many years, JDRF has worked with key decision makers and staff within the Federal Government to foster an environment that will help advance type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Specifically, our regulatory efforts are focused on ensuring […]
Read More Leave a replyJDRF Halloween Guide
For many families newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), few words instill as much fear as Halloween. A whole holiday centered on candy can be a lot for families to handle. However, with the right tools and attitude, Halloween can be just as fun for someone with T1D as it is for any regular […]
Read More Leave a replyCatch Innovation in Action
The next breakthrough in type 1 diabetes (T1D) therapies and treatments could come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why JDRF is proud and excited to sponsor the first Diabetes Innovation Challenge to discover the ideas, insights and inspiration that drive the global effort to end this disease. T1D Exchange, in collaboration with M2D2, a University of […]
Read More Leave a replyBack to School with T1D: Q&A with School Nurse Jeanette Weppner
Back to School season means more than just sending your child back into the classroom. It also means establishing positive relationships with your child’s school. One of the most important people helping manage your child’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) is their school caregiver. Meet Jeanette Weppner, L.P.N., the Crawford County Missouri R-1 Elementary and Middle […]
Read More Leave a replyEmbracing Your T1D in School, Cell Phones and Standardized Testing
Being a young adult presents many challenges – between homework, sports, social life and the pressures of preparing for college, diabetes management can be overwhelming. But how do we create a balance between health and the stresses of both academics and relationships? Being diagnosed at the age of two, many of my memories of school […]
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