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JDRF is the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes research.

Headquarters in New York, NY
Joined February 2009
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There are a lot of symptoms of high blood sugar, racism is not one of them.
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The announcer who made the racist statements is partially blaming it on low blood sugar.
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Congratulations @Mandrews_81 ! Known as one of the best tight ends in college football, he was drafted by the @Ravens this weekend. Mark was diagnosed with T1D at nine years old, and has been a role model on and off the field, mentoring youth living with T1D!
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A very happy birthday to @espn 's @AdamSchefter . In addition to being a well-respected sports writer and NFL analyst, Adam is a fervent JDRF advocate, who has supported our Childrenโ€™s Congress, #NDAM and the @JDRFnyc Promise Ball Gala. Happy Birthday, Adam. Thanks for all you do!
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JDRF celebrates todayโ€™s decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve teplizumab (under the brand name Tzield) for use in delaying type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals. This is a huge step on the path towards our vision of a world without T1D. (1/2)
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Rockstar, singer, songwriter and musician @bretmichaels ' talent transcends far beyond entertainment. He's a champion for the type 1 #diabetes community, as well! Diagnosed at 6, he never allows #T1D to hold him back. We wish you a very happy birthday, Bret! Thanks for all you do!
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Our deepest sympathies to Mary Tyler Mooreโ€™s family on her passing. We honor her commitment to a world without #T1D
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Our thoughts on the recent vote on healthcare by the House of Representatives #AHCA #T1D #DiabetesAwareness #PreexistingConditions
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The approval of an #ArtificialPancreasUS system is a historic success for the #T1D community. Read all about it:
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. @US_FDA approved the 1st hybrid closed-loop system! JDRF supporters, YOU helped make #ArtificialPancreasUS happen!
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Happy birthday to type 1 diabetes (T1D) advocate, musician, and actor @nickjonas ! Nick has lived with T1D since he was 13, and uses his platform to spread awareness. Want to become a T1D advocate like Nick? Find out how here:
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#T1D isn't caused by consuming too much sugar or any other dietary choice. It is autoimmune. @CrossFit @CrossFitCEO http://t.co/Ch0r64jOPX
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EXCITING NEWS! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Dexcom G7 for people living with #diabetes ages 2 and older. The G7 is smaller in size, can be worn for longer, and more. Read all about it on the blog:
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#T1D Advocate @2Morrow23 is the second player EVER to play in all 7 games of a World Series! @Dodgers #T1DYouDontSee #WorldSeriesGame7 #NDAM
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There are major differences between type 1 #diabetes ( #T1D ) and type 2. http://t.co/SHbNLaEiP9 @CrossFit @CrossFitCEO
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Dexcom and @nickjonas are bringing type 1 diabetes (T1D) awareness to the Big Game this weekend! This is going to be a big moment for all people with diabetes, and we want to join them in calling for better care for everyone.
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Happy birthday @nickjonas ! Thank you for being a tireless advocate for type 1 #diabetes research. #T1D
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BREAKING: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the @tidepool_org Loop, an automated insulin dosing app intended for the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). (1/3)
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BREAKING: Novo Nordisk announced today that it is lowering the list price of several insulin products by up to 75% effective January 1st 2024. (1/3)
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BREAKING: Lilly announced a series of changes that will make their insulins more affordable. This includes selling Insulin lispro at $25 a vial and capping monthly costs at $35 a month starting May 1st. (1/2)
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Great news: Thanks to you, we defeated #GrahamCassidy bill that would've weakened protections for people w pre-existing conditions like #T1D
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"When youโ€™re diabetic, thereโ€™s this everyday balance. The pancreas is no longer secreting the amount of insulin you need to cover the food intake, your carb intake. This is an incurable disease." @bretmichaels
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Find out why actress @Brecbassinger teamed up with @guiltysoles to help improve the lives of people with #T1D :
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Congrats to actress and JDRF Ambassador @Brecbassinger who is featured in the #BackToSchool issue of @ManageDiabetes . Are you living with T1D? After you check out Brecโ€™s article, get prepared to head back to school with resources at this link!
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BREAKING NEWS: Sanofi just announced that it will cut the list price of its long-acting insulin, Lantus by 78%. They will also establish a $35 cap on out-of-pocket costs for individuals with commercial insurance. These changes will go into effect January 1, 2024. (1/4)
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Thank you @mattearoach for donating your winnings to JDRF. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it. We ๐Ÿ’™ @Jeopardy and we love watching you play!
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Join us in honoring Mary Tyler Moore. Pay tribute to everything she is, was and will always be at #MooreForever #T1D
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Way to go, @Mandrews_81 ! ๐Ÿ’™
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Amazing: #Ravens TE Mark Andrews saved a womanโ€™s life today! During a flight from Baltimore to Phoenix. A woman suffered a medical emergency and Medical personnel on the flight couldnโ€™t find a strong pulse. Andrews, who is a type 1 diabetic, got up from his seat and said,โ€ฆ
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Thank you to @2Morrow23 for being an inspiration on and off the field for others living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to the Chicago @Cubs for their support of JDRF! Are you an athlete living with T1D like Brandon? Share your story here:
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March Is #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth . Many outside the #T1D community don't know that #type1diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas stops producing insulin and its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. Learn more: #diabetes
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Emily & Ashley are twins & nursing students living with #T1D . Their dream is to one day help kids newly dx'd with T1D. #NationalSiblingsDay ๐Ÿ’™
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. @AmDiabetesAssn & JDRF Partnering to Provide Emergency Support for People w/Diabetes Impacted by #HurricaneHarvey
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โšก๏ธ โ€œRemembering Mary Tyler Mooreโ€ #MooreForever #T1D
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Join us in wishing #T1DChampion and Baylor University basketball player @lauren_cox15 good luck ahead of tonight's WNBA draft, where Lauren is projected to be a first round draft pick! You can tune into the draft tonight on ESPN at 7pm ET!
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Congrats to @nickjonas on his @radiodisney #HeroAward . We appreciate all of your advocacy efforts and all you do to bring awareness to #T1D !
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Today, we honor Mary Tyler Moore, an advocate for a world without #T1D who served as International Chairman of JDRF through 2017. Read more about her legacy:
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It is critical for the #T1D community to be included as a high risk group for COVID vaccines. Get the latest information on vaccine access, JDRFโ€™s efforts & how you can take action. #PrioritizeT1D
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Actress and #T1D activist @BrecBassinger asks Congress to #RenewSDP by February 8. The SDP provides crucial research funding that has expired for the first time in over two decades. Join us in taking action โ†’
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Many people don't know the difference between type 1 #diabetes ( #T1D ) and type 2 diabetes ( #T2D ) This #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth , share this gif and help spread the word: #DiabetesAwareness
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Thank you!
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Thanks to the tireless efforts of JDRF Advocates & the #T1D community, @JDRFAdvocacy is thrilled to announce that Congress has renewed the Special Diabetes Program at $300 million over two years! #RenewSDP
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One of JDRF's core values is respect, and we believe that shaming & blaming, especially based on misinformation, is never okay. @CrossFit .
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Today is @driverRyanReed 's #Diaversary . Ryan has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since 2011, and despite being told he might never be able to race again after his diagnosis, Ryan hasn't let T1D stop him from achieving his dreams!
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A win for the #T1D community! @US_FDA has approved the @dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring ( #CGM ) System. This is the first approved CGM that can be used with other automated insulin delivery devices and the first approved for children ages 2+!
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Breaking news! @LillyDiabetes announces a generic version of Humalog available at 50% lower list price.
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Happy Birthday to rock star and type 1 #diabetes advocate Jonathan Davis ( @JDEVIL33 )! We celebrate and thank you and @Korn for sharing your voice and your music to help raise awareness and funding for T1D research!
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If you supported JDRF in the past decade, RT to tell everyone you made history! #ArtificialPancreasUS
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The @FDA has authorized, The Control-IQโ„ข advanced hybrid closed loop technology, a second artificial pancreas system. At present, it can be used with both @TandemDiabetes โ€™s t:slim X2โ„ข insulin pump and #Dexcom โ€™s G6 CGM.
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Join us in congratulating @erictozer on completing the World Marathon Challenge! Eric finished 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and is the first person living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to complete the WMC! Way to go Eric! #RunningwithT1D
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#DabForDiabetes in honor of Tommy Green. JDRF will continue to raise awareness & fight for a cure until tragedies like this are no longer.
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Insulin must be available to people with #T1D at a low, predictable out-of-pocket cost. Read more:
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JDRF applauds the CDC for updating their COVID-19 prioritization to include #T1D as a high-risk condition. This is a big win for our community after months of continued efforts from the JDRF team. (1/2)
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Last month, Vertex announced promising data from its Phase I/II Clinical Trial, that the first person with T1D to receive a stem cell derived therapy, VX-880, required 91% less insulin 90 days (1/4)
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Wishing @usher a happy birthday today! In addition to his musical talent, Usher has been an advocate for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since his son Cinco was diagnosed at age 6. Interested in lending your talents to JDRF? Learn how here:
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This #WorldDiabetesDay , we recognize Banting and Best for their life-changing work. What are you doing to raise awareness during #WDD ? Don't forget to visit to learn more. #ImTheType
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Congratulations to @driverRyanReed and thank you for representing for people living with type 1 #diabetes #T1DLooksLikeMe #T1D
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ATTENTION: The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a Federal Gov't funding bill that includes the Special Diabetes Program. Now, we need your help more than ever! Email & call your Representatives! Tell them to vote โ€˜Yesโ€™ & fully #RenewSDP now โ†’
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. @LillyDiabetes , a company JDRF has collaborated with for nearly 50 years, announced today that it will partner with @Sigilon_Inc to develop encapsulated cell therapies for type 1 #diabetes ( #T1D ), using technology that began with JDRF funding.
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Thanks to @Yankees coach & manager Joe Girardi for helping to raise awareness for JDRF & our mission to cure, prevent & treat #T1D .
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"[JDRF & @BeyondType1 ] are different organizations, but we are all here for the same reason: To cure this disease and improve the lives of those living with #T1D today. Working together, we aim to get there fasterโ€ @aaronjkowalski , PhD, @JDRFceo : #JDRFxBT1
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of T1D Champion Alan Thicke. Learn more about his commitment to #T1D research:
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BREAKING NEWS: @viacyte and CRISPR announced they are starting a clinical trial for VCTX210, a gene-edited cell replacement therapy for #T1D . Visit the link below for more information on this exciting news!
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JDRF is incredibly saddened by the unexpected loss of our valued partner and incredible champion for the diabetes community, Thom Scher. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and all those that loved him
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Beyond Type 1 is saddened by the unexpected passing of our president and CEO, Thom Scher. He was a charismatic colleague, mentor, and friend to all of us. We will honor Thomโ€™s memory by continuing the important work he championed on behalf of all those living with diabetes.
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To celebrate #WorldDiabetesDay today, we'll be sharing stories of every day life with type 1 diabetes. We want to hear from you! Reply with your #T1D story below to help raise awareness for the #T1DYouDontSee . #WDD
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So great to see @AEO being inclusive of those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! Interested in learning more about T1D? Visit the link below!
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@AEO Loved seeing #type1diabetes represented in your online ad! @JDRF_Canada @JDRF
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Thank you for your discovery, Dr. Fredrick Banting! #T1DLooksLikeMe #WDD #DiabetesAwareness Learn more at
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Insurance companies should not be allowed to deny or limit coverage, or charge higher rates to those with #T1D .
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Diabetes ( #T1D & #T2D ) is not a laughing matter or something to be joked about. Last week, we took the time to educate @CrossFit (cont.)
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Wait...."Diabetic Comedian" isn't a thing? Feeling a little stressed this week? Enjoy a mid-week pick-me-up and laugh, courtesy of comedian @EdGambleComedy ! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚ #T1DLooksLikeMe @ApolloTheater
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"Diabetic comedy is not a thing!" @EdGambleComedy on being called a 'diabetic comedian'... ๐Ÿ˜‚ #LiveAtTheApollo
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Kids like Brave Maeve are examples of the #T1DYouDontSee . Many people donโ€™t realize the constant impact and unrelenting nature of type 1 #diabetes . Listen as Maeve and her family tell their #T1D story. Weโ€™re sure many of you can relate.
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WATCH: This is what it's like to raise a child with type 1 diabetes
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Today is #T1DDay and day 1 of National Diabetes Awareness Month. We're sharing #T1DYouDontSee stories all month:
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A new JDRF-funded study found that CGM use by pregnant women with #T1D improves health for mother and baby:
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JDRF, in collaboration with key partners and experts around the world, are excited to announce the launch of the Type 1 Diabetes Index (T1D Index). (1/4)
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Happy 80th birthday, Mary Tyler Moore! Thank you for serving as #JDRF โ€™s International Chairman for over 30 years! #T1DLooksLikeMe #T1D
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MLB player @aduvall123 was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) In 2012 at the age of 23. Instead of letting T1D stop him, Adam continued to pursue his dreams of playing baseball, and currently plays for the Atlanta Braves. Join us in wishing Adam a very happy birthday today!
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay ! To celebrate and raise awareness, share your #T1DYouDontSee story. #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth
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It's #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth and this year @JDRF campaign is #TheT1DYouDontSee Which in my case, is over 2000 HOURS OF SLEEP LOST and over 25,000 SHOTS. That's a lot. This November please help me spread awareness and let's turn type one into type none๐Ÿ’™
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The FDA has authorized the Insulet Omnipod 5, the worldโ€™s first tubeless, wearable system for individuals 6 and older. It is the fourth artificial pancreas system on the market. Learn more about this exciting news here:
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Starting February 15th, those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in New York State will be included in the group of people with underlying conditions eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more here: (1/2)
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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. (1/3)
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Here's why @HouseofCards actor Paul Sparks is joining Children's Congress to advocate for T1D research: #JDRFCC17
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Today, @cliffavril & @Jaboowins will wear cleats to support JDRF! Learn more about our mission: #MyCauseMyCleats
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All people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) should have affordable access to insulin, a hormone that must be taken multiple times a day to survive. We take our leadership role in this fight seriously, and as leaders in the fight to end T1D have developed a set of principles (1/3)
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Why does your voice matter in the fight to end #T1D ? See what our #JDRFCC17 delegates and advocates had to say! #WhyIAdvocate
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay & Sir Frederick Banting's birthday, who co-discovered insulin in 1921. #T1DLooksLikeMe #WDD
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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.
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Did you know that today is #DiabetesAlertDay ? It is estimated that 40,000 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. People are typically diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after showing symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, extreme thirst, exhaustion and/or malaise).
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We are thrilled to announce that JDRF is supporting Civica's newly established program to develop affordable insulin. Civica is a nonprofit generic drug manufacturing company founded by leading health systems. (1/3)
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Happy birthday to baseball player Cory Vaughn! Cory encourages others with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to pursue their dreams, and never let their T1D stop them! Are you an athlete living with T1D? Click the link to join the conversation and share your story.
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Were you -- or someone else you know -- diagnosed with type 1 #diabetes as an adult? Many people still donโ€™t know #T1D can come at any age. Share your diagnosis story or advice with #T1DAdult .
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"After an 18-month long campaign by JDRF and its supporters across the country, Congress approved legislation for a 2-year extension of the Special Diabetes Program ( #SDP ), providing $300 M for #T1D research through the @NIH . via @A_Sweet_Life
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โ€œThanks to my #T1D technology...I have been able to do what I love while still taking care of my disease... Iโ€™m able to cut a slit in my back pocket to carry my insulin pump during games.โ€ @Reds Outfielder @aduvall123 speaks on #T1DYouDontSee . Read more:
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#AHCA , even with amendments, still doesn't protect those with #preexisting conditions. Join us and contact Congress:
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This is Joshua Davis. He's the president now. #SOTU
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Wishing all the incredible moms living with type 1 diabetes, as well as those who care for children with T1D a very happy Motherโ€™s Day! Have an amazing T1D mom yourself? Send a note their way using the hashtag #MyGreatestSupporter .
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Congress just passed a temporary extension of the Special Diabetes Program โ€” which means there is still work to be done to make sure critical #T1D research can continue. Contact Congress today to urge them to #renewSDP !
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In honor of #OpeningDay , we want to highlight some of our #T1D supporters and advocates on the field, including @2Morrow23 , @aduvall123 , @JoeyBats19and Bob Melvin. Good luck out there today, guys!
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