JDRF Funds the Development of a New Insulin that Reacts to Blood Sugar
JDRF has entered into a partnership with the company SmartCells, Inc., to advance the development of SmartInsulin, an insulin that is administered just once a day and that is “self-regulating.” After...
View ArticleAnother Study Documents the Benefits of CGM
JDRF has funded another study that has shown the benefits of using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to help manage type 1 diabetes. In September 2009, research confirmed that regular CGM use—six...
View ArticlePartnerships and Progress Toward an Artificial Pancreas
JDRF’s Artificial Pancreas Project (APP) continues to make momentous progress toward the development of a system that has the potential to enable people with type 1 diabetes to achieve tighter blood...
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Sweets and Lows: The best—and lightest—ways to treat hypoglycemia
Question: What are some good ways to treat low blood sugar levels without adding too many calories? Answer: I think that most people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have experienced the dilemma of getting a...
View ArticleThe Low Blood Sugar Fire Drill
By Darren Bolton Chalk it up to a “life lesson” that was well-learned and safely resolved. Sometimes you get thrown an unexpected curveball, just when you think you have everything under control....
View ArticleJDRF Experts Weigh in on Better Metrics for Blood-Glucose Control
Technological advances and enhanced treatments over the past 40 years have led to major improvements in blood-glucose control for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). More sophisticated tools, such as...
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My Friend, My Inspiration
Losing a friend is hard, but losing a friend to T1D is harder. By Catrina Curtis (15 years old, Mississippi) I can still remember the exact moment, almost three years ago, when my mom told me that...
View ArticleCurled, Coiled, and Counterpoised
For many, the word “yoga” connotes a peaceful state of being. You might picture a cross-legged yogi in Lotus Pose, meditating on the rhythm of the breath, the hint of a beatific smile. For many people...
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