Category Archives: Advocacy & Research

New Book Focuses on Care for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

The American Diabetes Association and JDRF have teamed up to release a new book, “The Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook” that will help clinicians better understand the best and most recent research on how to diagnose and treat type 1 diabetes … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Diabetes Day at the Capitol

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 24 at 10:30am The American Diabetes Association and the Wisconsin Diabetes Advisory Group invites you to attend their annual Wisconsin Diabetes Day at the Capitol. This is an opportunity for advocates to let our legislators know we want … Continue reading →

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Verona Family helps spread T1D awareness on Fox 47

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Joanne and Henry share their story about living with diabetes to help raise awareness. Click Here to see the full video on Fox 47.

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JDRF Named All-Star Charity

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Did you know that Forbes has identified JDRF as one of its top five “All-Star Charities”? JDRF is proud to be recognized as a standout for our efficiency in the use of our donations! Read more on our website about … Continue reading →

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Advocacy in Action

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

When it comes to fighting type 1 diabetes, there is strength in numbers. We are all working together to build bonds-bonds among those personally affected by type 1 diabetes, as well as with our Members of Congress. These relationships strengthen … Continue reading →

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T1D day and National Diabetes Awareness month!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

Tomorrow (11.1.12)  is T1D day and the month of November is National Diabetes Awarness month. To help get the word out JDRF has created some great Facebook avatars and T1D cover images. JDRF would like encourage ALL our supporters, friends, and … Continue reading →

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Reminder! Children’s Congress Application’s Due November 1

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

Are you between the ages of 4 and 17 and passionate about finding a cure for type 1 diabetes? If so, then be sure to apply to attend Children’s Congress and represent all those that are impacted by type 1 … Continue reading →

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TrialNet Screening at Walk to Cure Diabetes

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

The Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Group, based at the University of Minnesota, will be at the Madison Walk to Cure Diabetes on September 23 and the La Crosse Walk to Cure Diabetes on October 7. The TrialNet Natural History Study … Continue reading →

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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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Adult T1 Summer Networking Event & Research Update

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Western Wisconsin

Wednesday, June 13, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Vintage Brewing Company, 674 S. Whitney Way, Madison Please join us for an evening of mingling with other adults with T1 while hearing exciting updates taking place right now on diabetes research. Appetizers will … Continue reading →

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