T1D Tribe

Thanks to advances in medical research, we now know there are stages to diabetes. Getting tested early can help determine if you are at risk and how you can delay and prepare for the onset.

Early Diabetes Screening & Detection - JDRF Resources T1 Detect is a program to spread education for people managing the disease. JDRF explores the benefits of screening and monitoring for Type 1 Diabetes.

Celebrating Emory! He will be advocating for T1D's at the 2023 JDRF Children's Congress.

Let’s celebrate Emory, one of our Mid-Atlantic delegates for JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress! Emory is from Ashburn, VA and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12. He will represent and advocate for the community at in July. Learn more about Emory at https://cc.jdrf.org/delegates/emory/

Thank you, Emory!

What's that you say? No carb counting? Kudos to this T1D dad, Dr. Ed Damiano, for this amazing technology.

Beta Bionics Announces FDA Clearance and Commercialization of the iLet Bionic Pancreas - Beta Bionics The iLet is the first and only automated insulin-delivery system that does not require carb counting and fully automates 100% of all user insulin doses – which means no calculations, less input, and less burden for the user.

Thank you to all the JDRF Advocates and the Senate HELP Committee for all their hard work to approve a 2 year renewal of the Special Diabetes Program.

More positive news this morning on the Special Diabetes Program (SDP)! The Senate HELP Committee approved a 2-year renewal of the SDP at $170 million, plus an added 3 months, extending the program through December 2025!

Thank you to Senate Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Susan Collins & Senator Jeanne Shaheen for your leadership on the SDP, and to Committee Chair Bernie Sanders & Ranking Member U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.

The SDP is a critical Federal program supporting research at the National Institutes of Health. We’re grateful for the work and support of our Advocates and Members of Congress as we work toward SDP renewal!

Stay tuned here for further updates on the SDP renewal process!

Happy Father's Day 💙Hope all the dads out there have a fantastic day!

From Type 1 Diabetes Memes

Thank you to everyone that supported our cause and this years challenge!

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/the-no-days-off-challenge-raises-money-for-diabetes-research/291-f7adab3b-568a-40d2-8353-4d00ba38f3f1

The 'No Days Off' Challenge raises money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation "The money that we raise helps to fund critical research for those living with diabetes," Anne Leigh Bailey said.

We are so excited for tomorrows raffle! This community has been beyond generous with donations! Huge thank you to all those that donated!

Chic Nails
Texture of Ghent
Colley Avenue Chiropractic
Safeco Insurance
Elation
Pleasure House Brewery
No Frill Grill
Starving Artist Cafe
Felinis
One Life Fitness
African Violet Candle Co
Happy Heart Designs
Westside Produce and Provisions
Terra Firma

and a shout out to Dan Pellegrino for providing the tunes!