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JDRF Partners with the Rite Aid Marathon

JDRF is excited to partner with the 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon!  The 5K will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8AM.  The Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 7AM.  This is an opportunity to participate in the Race while… » Read Full Article

Volunteer Opportunity! - Sneaker Sales Committee

You may have seen retailers like Walgreen’s and Advance Auto Parts selling JDRF paper sneakers in retail locations for a $1 donation. Individuals who spend the $1 can write their name on the sneaker and hang it on a wall for everyone to see. The best part is: this $1… » Read Full Article

Kyle's D-art

Kyle Short, a very creative 11-year-old, makes what he calls “D-art”, which is art that uses disposable and safe diabetes supplies to make works of art. Kyle was diagnosed in 2009 and is currently using an insulin pump.
He has made test strip robots, animals, and even a… » Read Full Article

Helpful Holiday Tips

The holiday season can be an especially tough time to stay healthy and on top of your diabetes management.
Holiday parties, cold weather, travel, and stress can compound the everyday challenges of diabetes. The key is to
stay focused on the basics: eating healthy, protecting your immune system,… » Read Full Article

Austin's Fire Department Tour

Carol Rosebrough attended last year’s JDRF Dream Gala in support of her adult type 1 child. While there, she bid on and won a very special item: a tour of The Cleveland Fire Department! She accompanied her great nephew on the tour. They had an exciting time and cretated a… » Read Full Article

FDA Guidance on the Artificial Pancreas

JDRF issued a statement that it is encouraged by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance which appears to lay a foundation for accelerating the development and availability of artificial pancreas technology (AP) that will improve the lives of millions of Americans living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Thanks… » Read Full Article

JDRF Encouraged By Draft FDA Artificial Pancreas Guidance

FDA’s Draft Guidance Is A First Step to Providing Access to Life-Saving Technology for Millions with Type 1 Diabetes

Washington, D.C. – The JDRF today said it is encouraged that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance which appears to lay a foundation for… » Read Full Article