Thanks for coming out and spending Tuesday evening to learn and network together!
Jon Nordenberg, Attorney and JDRF National Lay Review Committee member, gave a great presentation. He discussed the many ways JDRF is funding research in the areas of prevention, improved treatment, and eventually the cure.
The Artificial Pancreas Project makes use of the insulin pump, the CGM sensor, and the control software to tie the two together for better control with less daily burden. The first generation device has been successful for in-hospital trials. Outpatient trials are next, with major work being done at the University of Virginia, as well as University of California, Santa Barbara. The first generation artificial pancreas is expected to be approved in 3-5 years.
The second generation will consist of improving sensors and using faster insulin and delivery systems. The third generation will use dual chambered pumps (nonexistent now) along with multi-hormones (Amylin and Glucagon).
Meanwhile, everyone is encouraged to support JDRF and become an advocate on the JDRF website to influence legislation and funding for research and the cure.
Here are some websites to learn more and stay informed:
* www.jdrf.org/research
* www.jdrf.org/research/clinicaltrials
* www.advocacy.jdrf.org
A big thanks goes to our sitters, Kara and Dana, allowing parents to network without the childcare worries.
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We’re also on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/jdrfwwi
And Juvenation http://juvenation.org/members/westernwisconsin/default.aspx
Mark Tuesday, May 22, on your calendar for the next meeting … an ice cream social along with carb counting!
If you have suggestions for meeting topics, please send me an email or call me at 338-4747.
Take care, until we meet again, Eileen
