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Apply Now - Diabetes Scholars

If you are a high school senior heading to college this fall, don't miss the chance to apply to Diabetes Scholars!
Last year the program awarded over 60 scholarships to students living with type 1 diabetes!
Applications are being accepted until March 27.

https://diabetesscholars.org/apply-now/?fbclid=IwAR0_5oCkDkf02hGIm3q3hD0aYiJYqtBK-PKW_W4Awmjk__4mceu-rtMg8vE

Apply Now - Diabetes Scholars Diabetes Scholars offers a set of general and specific scholarships to high school seniors living with Type 1 diabetes who are headed to college/university in 2022. There is one application to be considered for any and all of the scholarships – all students who fill out the application will be con...

Helping the Diabetes Community in Ukraine - 3/14 Update - JDRF

Helping the Diabetes Community in Ukraine - 3/14 Update - JDRF Resource guide from JDRF and Beyond Type 1 on how you can help the diabetes community in the Ukraine in the aftermath of the Russian invasion.

The JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress application will officially launch this September! Know someone actively engaged in JDRF’s mission who is passionate about sharing their story about life as a youth with #T1D? If so, encourage them to apply for this unique opportunity to travel to DC in June 2023 to share their T1D story with Members of Congress! All T1D youth ages 4 - 17 (at the time of the event) are eligible to apply. Visit cc.jdrf.org to learn more. #JDRFCC23

Helping the Diabetes Community in Ukraine - JDRF

Helping the Diabetes Community in Ukraine - JDRF Resource guide from JDRF and Beyond Type 1 on how you can help the diabetes community in the Ukraine in the aftermath of the Russian invasion.

JDRF is glad President Biden used the State of the Union to address the insulin affordability crisis, which has had devastating consequences in the diabetes community for far too long.

Joshua Davis, the young man with #T1D who joined the First Lady in the gallery, was one of the JDRF Children’s Congress delegates who called for action on this issue in 2017.

It is long past time for Congress to act on a bipartisan basis to make this life-saving drug affordable for all – read our full statement and take action in support of the Affordable Insulin Now Act here: http://ow.ly/aRrH50I7Gp3

Only F I F T Y T H R E E days until the ONE PARTY! Are you as excited as we are??

Want more information? Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio!

The situation in Ukraine is constantly evolving. We are working with our global partners to understand how we can provide support to people with #T1D. We will continue to keep our community posted as we learn more.

Join us next week, March 3rd, as we kick off the JDRF Virtual TypeOneNation Summit with Inspiring Women Breaking Barriers with T1D!
Register here ➡️ https://web.cvent.com/event/bc2d7dc5-3ce9-43dc-8fcc-d9c4c343f7b1/summary?_ga=2.243992581.1685159753.1644941084-1201644538.1615319747

Our Panel discussion will feature:
Cristina Alesci, former CNN Broadcast Journalist and Chobani’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Madison Carter, Broadcast Journalist and Reporter for 11Alive, WXIA in Atlanta
Anissa Gamble, the First Professional T1D Women's Ice Hockey Player, Diabetes Clinical Researcher and Dental Student
Padmaja Kumari Parmar, Hotelier, Philanthropist, and Daughter of the House of Mewar -- the Former Royal House of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

During #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek we want to highlight that anyone who has struggled with disordered eating and #T1D is NOT alone, and that there are resources available if you or someone you love is struggling. Today, we're sharing Lawrence's story, which he shared with our friends at JDRF UK.

Lawrence has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 25 years. Lawrence’s mum noticed the signs as her father lived with #T1D. Early on in his diagnosis Lawrence’s mum came into his primary school to educate his classmates about diabetes and what to do if anything goes wrong. Roughly thirteen years ago Lawrence also started a rocky relationship with eating disorders.

“As the responsibility to manage my diabetes passed from my parents on to me, I found that the only aspect of my life I felt I was in control of was my diabetes; as a result, it was what I could most readily abuse.

My relationship with my body took a tumble around this time. I want to make it clear that, although it’s indisputably part of the equation, my eating disorder wasn’t fully fuelled by the desire to be ‘thin’; the visibly physical effects were almost by-products. I was so numbed by a depression that had soaked its way into my bones, I just desperately wanted to feel something. By shedding weight and self-perceived undesirable physical attributes, I convinced myself that I was ridding myself of unnecessary barriers to my ‘true self’. Once I discovered that skipping injections and mismanaging my blood sugar levels would lead to weight loss, along with restricting my dietary intake and excessive exercise, an insidious neural pathway was established.

I didn’t have the words to ask for help, so I made my body do the talking for me."

To read Lawrence's full story, visit the link below.

http://ow.ly/EQKv50I3MPh

February 24, 2022 - 7:00 pm (Central Time)
Join JDRF Staff and Volunteers on the last Thursday of every month as we host an informal call for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes. All are welcome to join this call and ask questions, connect with others, and help each other learn the "art" of living with and managing T1D every day. Register here
https://www.jdrf.org/southernstates/events/southern-states-connection-hours/

Omnipod Bay is open for visitors! This charming family-friendly island brings diabetes representation to the popular Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Download 15 outfits with pumps and trendy diabetes supply bags built in, walk the runway, sing in a concert, complete an obstacle maze, and more. Don’t forget to snap some selfies while you’re there!

Learn more here: http://ow.ly/RHEQ50HXIs0

#GameOverT1D #OmnipodBay #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons

Omnipod

Critical research advancements that continue to benefit the #T1D community are a direct result of the tremendous efforts of our JDRF Advocates! Lend your voice, share your story – become a JDRF Advocate today at jdrf.org/join!

We are excited to welcome everyone back to the ballroom April 23, 2022, for the JDRF ONE Party in the Magic City Gala, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama!
We've missed you and have lots in store to make this a night to remember! Spread the word and stay tuned for more details!
To sponsor, purchase tickets or give to Fund A Cure, click here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ALOneParty2022

Join the Southern States Chapter tonight at 7:00 pm CT for our Virtual Connection Hours. Are you new to type 1 diabetes and looking to meet others living with T1D? Are you a veteran to T1D, but want to connect with others who “get it”? Join us TONIGHT ON ZOOM for an informal conversation to share tips, tricks, and the “art” of living with T1D every day. Register here to join us ➡️ https://jdrf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUofuCsqzgrHdONFlm8EN5N-QkCBZQQWZxE

Whether your resolution for the new year is to get more exercise or you want to make sure you’re staying on top of your type 1 diabetes (T1D) while staying physically active, we’ve got the right exercise education for you! Our exercise resources are scientifically created to help you get a better understanding of how insulin and blood sugar affects physical activity and how to exercise safely when you have T1D. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Gh06Mu

Join JDRF and The American Diabetes Association tonight at 5pm (central) for a Facebook Live discussion around the current & future state of insulin research. You won't want to miss it!

JDRF Alabama updated their address.

JDRF Alabama updated their address.

Registration is officially open for the 2022 JDRF Ride! Head over to ride.jdrf.org to register and join us for a Ride season full of opportunities. Once you've registered, help spread the word! Share where you're riding and tag #JDRFRide.

Set your alarms: it's Ride registration eve! Be ready tomorrow at 12 PM ET (11 AM ET for early-bird access) at ride.jdrf.org. We expect some locations to sell out fast and don't want you to miss out! Tell us where you're riding this year and share your favorite Ride memories and photos with us below!

We're excited to reveal this year's JDRF Ride jersey by Hincapie Sportswear!

After a two-year hiatus from the JDRF Destination Rides and in the spirit of being back together in-person this year, we're bringing it back to where it all began. This year's Ride jersey features the Death Valley course map, representing where the Ride program started more than 20 years ago when a group of passionate volunteers from Ohio decided to ride Death Valley by moonlight and raise money for JDRF. That volunteer driven fundraiser turned into what we know today as the JDRF Ride Program – thousands of passionate riders from all over the country, riding hundreds of thousands of miles and raising more than $60 million to end T1D.

As part of the JDRF Ride family, you represent the legacy that these riders started all those years ago, and no matter where or how you choose to ride this year, we can't wait to see you represent the JDRF Ride in this one-of-a-kind jersey.

Guess what? You can earn this year’s Ride jersey earlier than ever before! As soon as you register for the JDRF Ride (starting on January 19), all you need to do is raise $500 and you’ll be emailed instructions and a promo code to order your jersey right away! So mark your calendars for January 19 at 12 PM ET (11 AM ET if you earned early-bird access) so you don't miss out! #JDRFRide

In 1922 fourteen-year-old Leonard Thompson was gravely ill, slipping in and out of a coma at Toronto General Hospital. Diagnosed with diabetes three years earlier, Leonard’s condition steadily worsened despite receiving the best treatment available at the time. Doctors offered a risky proposition; a promising, but experimental drug they’d been developing but hadn’t yet used in people.

One od the doctors was Sir Frederick Grant Banting, and the drug, of course, was insulin. The first dose of insulin caused an allergic reaction, which sent doctors back to the lab, where they worked around the clock to improve the formulation. Two weeks later, they returned to Leonard with a new syringe, and with this version, Leonard’s symptoms began to disappear and he regained his health.

Insulin was a true breakthrough in diabetes care, and the reworking that made it an initial success set the stage for innovation that would continue for the next century. #LeonardThompsonDay

Are you new to T1D and looking to meet others living with T1D? Join us on Zoom for an informal conversation to share tips, tricks, and the “art” of living with T1D every day.
The Southern States Connection Hour meets the last Thursday of every month, starting January 27th at 7:00 pm!
For the Zoom link register here ➡️ https://jdrf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUofuCsqzgrHdONFlm8EN5N-QkCBZQQWZxE

Dear Past, Current & Prospective JDRF Riders,

We want you to get excited about the 2022 JDRF Ride program. We have done a quick straw poll with last year’s riders and Amelia Island appears to be the favorite choice for the team ride! If you do not want to ride as a group, please know that you can choose the “ride of your dreams” from the list below!

We will have a Q&A call on Thursday, January 13th at 6 pm if you have any questions. If you are interested in attending the call, please email Sue @ [email protected] for the link!