Newly Diagnosed Overview

A new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can spark a range of reactions including anger, sadness, and guilt.  Whatever your feelings, they are normal, and you are not alone.

Until there is a cure, we want to provide information that will help you cope with the burdens type 1 diabetes imposes, share with you the help that is available today, and keep you and your loved ones as strong and healthy as possible.

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Bag of Hope

JDRF offers a free public outreach program to help families who have recently had a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  The intent of this program is to deliver a care package of information to help families learn more about type 1, the research for type 1, and the management and control of the disease.

Along with providing information and research updates,…

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Education & Outreach Events

Support Groups
The NEO Chapter of JDRF hold support group meetings on the third Saturday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, and Nov).  These groups offer an opportunity for newly diagnosed and their families to talk with other families and medical professionals on a variety of issues that arise when living with type 1 diabetes.  These groups meet at the JDRF office from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
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Top Research Highlight - Winter 2012

Interested in research news?  Check out our winter edition of Top Research Highlights. In this issue, you will read about:

• a study that found that normal bacteria living in the intestines—called gut microbes—may influence the development of autoimmune disorders, including T1D
• a JDRF-funded study that used pancreases donated to the Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes to determine that that people at risk of developing T1D have smaller pancreases and fewer insulin-producing beta cells…

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  Top Research Highlights - Spring 2012

  Learn more about our research progress by from our most recent issue of Top Research Highlights. In the issue, you will read about:

  • Exciting news from JDRF-funded research at Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, where researchers have developed a stable liquid formulation of glucagon, a key component in the development of bihormonal diabetes pumps and next-generation artificial pancreas systems
  • Positive results from two JDRF-funded outpatient clinical trials of artificial pancreas systems
  • Insight…

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    2012 Research Summit

    The goal of JDRF research is 1) to CURE T1D 2) develop better ways to TREAT T1D and 3) to PREVENT T1D from occurring. To that end JDRF has awarded more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research since its founding in 1970. Past JDRF efforts have helped to significantly advance the care of people with this disease, and have expanded the critical scientific understanding of T1D. In May 2012 JDRF hosted a Research Summit in…

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    JDRF Research Overview

    JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide.  JDRF has established a set of cure therapeutics to guide its research funding efforts. These research goal areas hold the greatest potential to lead to breakthrough cures and treatments for type 1 diabetes and its complications:

    If you would like more information about JDRF research, watch the videos of our 2011 Annual Meeting guest speaker, Senior Vice President of…

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    Emergency Preparedness for Diabetes

    Parents of children with diabetes must review with the school the readiness of the school to take care of their child in a crisis. Parents should be familiar with a school’s emergency plan. Each school has a different emergency plan depending on the school layout.

    Depending on the type of emergency, students may be locked in their classroom, or they may be moved to a general area, such as a gymnasium or cafeteria. Either…

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    MyCareConnect - Staying in the loop

    A Mother and Daughter inspiration…

    

    My daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in January 2003. Once the initial shock wore off, my maternal instincts took over. I wanted to protect my child from the long-term effects of this disease. At the same time, as a working mother, I experienced the stress of handing over the care of my child to others and not knowing how her…

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    Type 1 Diabetes Investigators —Aided by JDRF Research Project—Are First to Identify “Killer” T Cells within Human Islets

    A team of researchers recently became the first to catch “killer” cells at the scene of the crime—the pancreas—where they bring about the autoimmune attack that is a hallmark of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The researchers used human tissue samples from T1D organ donors obtained through nPOD, a JDRF collaborative research project.

    Investigators at the La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, CA, used actual human pancreatic tissue from donors with…

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    JDRF Research Report - Dec 2011

    Here is the latest research progress report on the exciting research being funded by JDRF.

    JDRF_Research_Report_Dec_2011.pdf

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    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 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).…

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    Coffee Klatches

    Sometimes it is nice to share information or ideas about living with type 1 diabetes. Whether you are a newly diagnosed family or have been living with type 1 diabetes for years, there is comfort in sharing what you know and learning new things. We have a terrific community who are knowledgeable and willing to share with other families their experiences. 

    Several “coffee” groups have begun meeting in different areas.  Here’s the ones we…

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    Halloween Tips

    A few quick tricks for managing Halloween

    Halloween can be tricky for those who have type 1 diabetes…

    With just a few tricks in mind, Halloween can still be a treat for children with type 1 diabetes. While children across the nation are going to parties, running from door to door, and eating chocolates and candy by the bagful, there are ways that Halloween can still be fun for children who don’t have the traditional…

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    Back to School with Type 1 Diabetes

    The first day of the school year can be scary for any student and parent.  Sending a child with type 1 diabetes to school can fill parents and students with anxiety the first couple of days.  There are some steps you can take to start the school year off in the right direction, some laws that protect your child, and some resources to help everyone keep your child safe and healthy while at school.

    Some…

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