Artificial pancreas approved for US outpatient testing

The Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program is available to incoming freshmen seeking a higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical, or trade school.  There are now FOUR JDRF scholarships on the list.  The deadline to apply is May 15th.  www.diabetesscholars.org.

20% off PPG Pittsburgh/Porter paints, primers and stains, and 5% of all purchases benefit JDRF St. Louis.  Call JDRF for your discount card 314-729-1846 (must be presented at the time of purchase) or contact Tom Wilson at PPG for more information at 877-617-4399 or share@PaintItForwardPPG.com.

These dogs can be trained to notice small changes in the scent of a type 1 diabetic’s skin and/or breath and alert the individual – or a family member – that their blood sugar is going dangerously low or high.

Guardian Angel Service Dogs is the philanthropic arm of Warren Retrievers and assures that families, who need a Diabetic Alert Dog in their life, are afforded that opportunity through our fundraising and outreach programs. Guardian Angel also helps raise awareness of individuals and families who are struggling with invisible disabilities such as Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, Hypoglycemic Unawareness, Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Why A Diabetic Alert Service Dog?
Diabetic alert service dogs are trained to recognize and alert on the scent of low and/or high blood sugar in diabetics. In studies, dogs have been shown to scent parts per trillion. Partnering with a Diabetic Alert Dog can have a significant impact on an individual’s life including the potential to save it.

Our goal is for children and adults living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to live a long, happy life without complications and to manage their diabetes appropriately until a cure is found. Until there is a cure, there is a dog.

Diabetic Alert Dogs by Warren Retrievers: www.diabetesalertdogs.com
Guardian Angel Service Dogs, Inc.: www.guardianangelservicedogs.org

CHALLENGE SUMMARY:
Old Orchard is offering up $25,000 in incremental funds to be donated to JDRF – to be claimed by Old Orchard Fan Club members who can “donate” their Reward Points to their local JDRF Chapter and Walk Team. The Old Orchard Fan Club is free to join – http://oldorchard.com/club .

DONATION DETAILS:
Fan Club members will have the opportunity to specify a JDRF Chapter and Walk Team for their donation. For every Reward Point donated, Old Orchard will donate 1/10 cent – 1,000 Reward Points = $1.00

JDRF Chapters and Walk Teams will essentially compete to see who can claim the largest portion of the $25,000 – Leader boards will be displayed on the website to see who has donated the most points and claimed the most money.

The Challenge website is http://oldorchard.com/jdrf and is live now. The campaign will continue through December 31, 2011 unless the $25,000 is donated before that date.

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Interested in Clinical Trials? www.diabetestrialnet.org.

JDRF Works to Speed Delivery of Faster Acting Insulin: www.countdown.jdrf.org.