Category Archives: Advocacy & Research

Artificicial Pancreas Campaign Petition

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

An artificial pancreas represents the most revolutionary advance in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin. This device, now under development, will dramatically change the lives of people with type 1, allowing them to maintain tight control of … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For a research study on how imagination of future health outcomes plays a role in motivating self-care behaviors in teens with type 1 diabetes.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON Title of the Study: Health outcome imagination and self care behaviors in teens with type 1 diabetes Principal Investigator: Patricia Flatley Brennan, RN, PhD, FAAN (phone: 608-263-1315) Student Researchers: Chelsea Rentmeester and Laura Mannino (phone: 920-382-8385 and … Continue reading →

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JDRF Walk awards celebration!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Save the Date! Wednesday November 30th 5:30-7:30 pm. The Western Wisconsin JDRF Walk awards celebration is being held at Capital City Harley Davidson (the same place as last year). If you have outstanding donations you have until Oct 31st to get them in and … Continue reading →

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JDRF Holiday Cards

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

The 2011 JDRF Holiday Greeting Cards are now available! With your help and support, this program has raised in excess of $1.5 million towards a cure for type 1 diabetes. To purchase your cards visit http://jdrf.org/cards or http://morethancards.com. When you … Continue reading →

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TrialNet Screening at Walk to Cure Diabetes

Posted on August 31, 2011 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 18. The TrialNet Natural History Study is screening relatives of people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are … Continue reading →

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JDRF Promise to Remember Me Meeting (Eau Claire)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Monday August 29th meet with Rep. Ron Kind for JDRF Promise To Remember Me Campaign Meet outside 131 Barstow at 10:50am Eau Claire WI Please email voss14@hotmail.com to let us know if you can attend.

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JDRF Clinical Trials Connection

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Participating in a clinical trial is an important way for people to help to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. The Clinical Trial Connection provides a customized search based on personalized criteria of a database of … Continue reading →

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Hy-Vee / POWERADE ZERO – JDRF Campaign – August 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

We are excited to announce a partnership between Hy-Vee and POWERADE ZERO™ (Coca-Cola Refreshments) to benefit JDRF throughout the month of August. Vote Here! Visit Hy-Vee’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/HyVee to participate in the campaign by voting for our Western Wisconsin local chapter. … Continue reading →

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7/26/11 Meeting notes

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Welcome to Shannon and Bryce, age 5! Yes, entering the new school year can be frightening, but everything works out when advocating for your child. The reassurance and ideas from other families is invaluable, so bring your questions to meetings … Continue reading →

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Reminder: JDRF Networking Group Meeting

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30pm (doors close at 6:45pm) Group Health Cooperative*, 1265 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison Beth Van Den Langenberg, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, American Family Children’s Hospital, and Laurie McLeod, JDRF Outreach Chair, will discuss back-to-school issues and … Continue reading →

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