Author Archives: Western Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lions Foundation Video now online.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

Thank you to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation for producing this great video, “Type 1 Diabetes: Caring With Confidence”. The video is available online now: Or, you can request a copy of the DVD by filling out this form 12-8-16 Type … Continue reading →

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FDA announces recall of Abbott glucose test strips

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the agency is working with Abbott Diabetes Care to recall 359 different lots of glucose test strips marketed under the following brand names: Precision Xceed Pro; Precision Xtra; Medisense Optium; Optium; OptiumEZ; … Continue reading →

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JDRF Announces Joint Diabetes Research Program with The Israel Science Foundation

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

JDRF announced today that it has established a research partnership with JDRF Israel and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), a prominent research organization in Israel, to encourage innovative research focused on accelerating progress toward a cure for type 1 diabetes. JDRF and ISF are committing up to $3 million USD each over a three-year period to support type 1 diabetes research in Israel. Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Brewer Letter to the Editor

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

As a father of a 16-year-old who has lived with diabetes for well over eight years, I recognize that injectable insulin was not a cure, and still isn’t. It is merely life support.
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Help starts here.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

We’re here to raise funds for research, helping to contribute over $1.5 billion towards a cure.

We’re here to provide compassionate support and welcome information for people with Type 1 diabetes – the help you need to live a happy life. Continue reading →

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Thunder Run on Channel 15

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Thank you NBC 15 for covering this year’s Thunder Run:

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2010 Gala is the news

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Gala! It was a huge success.  We will follow up with more news, but, in the interim, here’s channel 27‘s coverage of the 2010 Gala: Thanks to Channel 27′s Diana Henry for being an … Continue reading →

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Senator Feingold supports the Special Diabetes Program

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Members of the Western Wisconsin JDRF met with Senator Russ Feingold on Monday to discuss the Special Diabetes Program, Senate Bill 3058. The Special Diabetes Program is set to expire this year. The Special Diabetes Program currently provides more than … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 16, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

The national JDRF announced a new initiative for adults living with Type I. From living independently, to relationships and starting a family, to work life, adults with type 1 diabetes face unique challenges. But there are millions of people who … Continue reading →

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Type I Olympian – Kris Freeman

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

The 2010 Winter Olympics features an American, Kris Freeman, who was diagnosed with Type I diabetes just before the 2002 winter games. Kris is a member of the U.S. Cross Country ski team. The following is from a dLife story: … Continue reading →

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