Category Archives: Support

Traveling tips – JDRF Networking Group Meeting

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Tuesday, May 28; 6:30pm- 8:00pm (doors close at 6:45pm) Group Health Cooperative, 1265 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison (Affiliation with GHC is not required to participate)  This month, Eileen will share lessons learned when her T1D son was hospitalized during … Continue reading →

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Jay Hewitt to Speak in Eau Claire

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Wednesday, May 29 – 6:00pm-7:00pm Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Drive, Eau Claire  Jay Hewitt is an Elite Ironman triathlete and three-time member of the US National Team; he has had type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years. Jay is a … Continue reading →

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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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Save the Date for Camp Endeavor Madison

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bishop O’Connor Conference Center, 702 S High Point Rd, Madison Please save the date for a day of fun, activities, t-shirts, goody bags, and everything is free. Camp Endeavor offers both children and parents an … Continue reading →

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Thanks for coming to the most recent Network Group meeting!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Michelle Holt, JDRF Special Events Assistant, presented the latest information on the Kids’ Walk to Cure Diabetes program. The benefits of the program include: * Fundraising for a T1 diabetes cure, with 10% of proceeds going back to the school … Continue reading →

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Living with Type 1 Diabetes family luncheon in La Crosse, WI

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

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JDRF March 26 Madison Area Networking Meeting

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 26; 6:30pm- 8:00pm (doors close at 6:45pm) Group Heath Cooperative, 1265 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison (Affiliation with GHC is not required to participate) Jamie Marvin, Insulet Territory Manger will present the new OmniPod System, comprised of a … Continue reading →

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March JDRF Networking Group Meeting

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 26 6:30pm- 8:00pm (doors close at 6:45pm) Group Heath Cooperative 1265 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison (Affiliation with GHC is not required to participate) Jamie Marvin, Insulet Territory Manger will present the new OmniPod System, comprised of a … Continue reading →

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There’s a new support group on campus!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Students with diabetes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus have recently started up a student organization, “Badger Diabetics.” The group of student supporters plan volunteer opportunities for diabetes research organizations as well as meet on campus as a support group. … Continue reading →

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Thanks for coming to the group meeting!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Thanks to everyone who braved the snow storm to learn and network with other Type 1’s. Bill Keen, from Tandem Diabetes Care, reviewed all the great features of the new t-slim pump (touch screen, rechargeable, micro-delivery technology, durable, watertight, small, … Continue reading →

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