Colorado Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Advocacy-

So, Government Day is over and I want to give a bit of a summary of what we asked our members of Congress this time.
1. Continued support for the Special Diabetes Program (SDP). SDP funded research has accelerated the development of the artificial pancreas systems, smart insulins, encapsulation and all other diabetes research.
2. Supporting bill HR 1427 to get Medicare to cover Continuous glucose monitors. Right now 95% of private insurance companies cover CGMs but Medicare does not. Type 1 Seniors tend to have more swings in their glucose than do the younger population so this IS a medical necessity and should be covered by Medicare!!!

If you would like to be an advocate (anywhere in the USA) please tell your members of Congress to ACT by visiting jdrf.org/action.

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Check out some of 's research successes as we draw closer to a cure for .

The “High Five” Research Successes of 2015

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Hi all, if anyone wants to volunteer at an amazing event, Rocky Mountain JDRF's Reach U Teach on June 21st, please let me know. We need the following volunteers:

· KidsKamp Shifts (Various times from 7:45AM – 1:00PM) – 10 Volunteers
· Parking/Directional Support (7:45AM – 9:30AM) – 4 Volunteers
· Set Up (7:30AM – 8:45AM) – 4 Volunteers
· Check-In Desk (7:45AM – 10:55AM) – 4 to 6 Volunteers
· Clean Up (12:00PM – 2:00PM) – 5 to 7 Volunteers

Please email Sheri at the JDRF office [email protected]

Hi all, if anyone wants to volunteer at an amazing event, Rocky Mountain JDRF's Reach U Teach on June 21st, please let me know. We need the following volunteers:

· KidsKamp Shifts (Various times from 7:45AM – 1:00PM) – 10 Volunteers
· Parking/Directional Support (7:45AM – 9:30AM) – 4 Volunteers
· Set Up (7:30AM – 8:45AM) – 4 Volunteers
· Check-In Desk (7:45AM – 10:55AM) – 4 to 6 Volunteers
· Clean Up (12:00PM – 2:00PM) – 5 to 7 Volunteers

Just now!...The U.S. Senate approved a one-year extension of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) as part of the 'Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014' (H.R. 4302). The President is expected to sign it into law shortly. You can email your Senators right now and thank them for their support. http://jdrf.org/senate Please share with your friends and family! Thanks for all you have done to help renew the SDP!

Thank Your Senator for Helping to Renew the SDP - Add your voice in support of T1D research Share This Page: We are excited to report that today the U.S. Senate approved a one-year extension of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), at the current funding level of $150 million, as part of the 'Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014' (H.R. 4302).�

Today we presented Senator Bennet with an award for all his support of JDRF and our push towards a cure. He has been very supportive of everything we have done since he became a Senator.

If you are interested in attending a Promise visit this year or the beginning of next, please let me know.

Tomorrow is 'Make a Difference Day' - We have 6 ways you can support type 1 diabetes research and help make a difference in the life of your #1.

Take the T1D for a Day Text Challenge! - JDRF: Improving Lives. Curing Type 1 Diabetes Step into the shoes of someone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for one day in an eye-opening text campaign made possible through the generous support of Lilly Diabetes. In just a single day, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges people with T1D face. And you’ll be raising dollars fo...

Email - ACT NOW: 2 Days Left- Call Congress to Support SDP Letter - JDRF We need YOUR help! Please call your Members of Congress and ask them to sign-on to the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) support letter being circulated by the Congressional Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs.