Good news! The House and Senate approved a 1-year renewal of the Special Diabetes Program at the current level of 300 million dollars: 150 million dollars goes towards Type 1 diabetes medical research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and 150 million dollars goes towards Type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment programs for American . . . → Continue reading: The Special Diabetes Program is Renewed for One Year
The Special Diabetes Program (SDP) legislates 150 million dollars for Type 1 Diabetes research annually. The SPD was renewed in 2012 for one year (previously renewed for 3 years), so it will be up for renewal again this year. Multi-year funding is needed to plan for and continue large-scale trials. Research studies that the . . . → Continue reading: Taking the Steps to a Cure for Type 1: The Special Diabetes Program  Comments are closed - (Comments are closed)  Uncategorized  advocacy, JDRF, Special Diabetes Program, Type 1 diabetes |
 Welcome to JuicyMama’s BlogAs a mother with two kids with Type I diabetes, I always have juice with me. Yes, I am one JuicyMama! Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas no longer makes insulin. Insulin is a hormone that enables cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream so the body can function. |
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