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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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Call the Senate TODAY in Support of the Artificial Pancreas

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

A couple weeks ago you successfully helped convince nearly 60% of the U.S. House of Representatives to sign a letter about the artificial pancreas to FDA Commissioner Hamburg. You can help again in the U.S. Senate! The letter to the … Continue reading →

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Live Webcast with Dr. Aaron Kowalski! Tune in March 8

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Western Wisconsin

Join Our Live Webcast on March 8 at 1pm EST with JDRF’s Aaron Kowalski As many of you can attest, type 1 diabetes is a difficult disease to live with. Despite progress made in diabetes management, people still need better … Continue reading →

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JDRF Applauds Congress for Passage of $300 Million for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Thanks Supporters for Advocacy Efforts for Special Diabetes Program Renewal

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

A Statement from JDRF President and CEO, Jeffrey Brewer NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2010 — “Today Congress passed a multi-year renewal of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), ensuring that studies on promising diabetes treatments and avenues toward a cure continue … 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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Dr. Aaron Kowalski Webcast: today

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

As a reminder, Dr. Aaron Kowalski, will lead a webcast today, Wednesday, January 27, at noon EST about JDRF’s exciting new partnerships with partnerships with J&J/Animas and Becton Dickinson. Be sure to join JDRF for the live video event at noon … Continue reading →

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JDRF and BD Collaborate to Improve Insulin Pump Delivery

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

he Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today an innovative program aimed at improving the treatment of type 1 diabetes by developing novel insulin delivery products to enhance the use of insulin pumps. Continue reading →

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