Advocacy Launchpad
Find ways that you can help out the diabetes community and get involved with a wide range of advocacy programs
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is highlighting the brilliance of those fighting this disease every day while always working toward ensuring a cure is on its way. Check out their list of once-a-day advocacy actions to help make some noise for National Diabetes Awareness month! Use #NDAM #BeyondType1 to join the conversation.
Clinical Study Participation
Search this database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Find out if there are any actively recruiting studies that you may be able to participate in or learn about new interventions or treatments that are being considered.
College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is singularly focused on providing young adults with T1D the peer connections they value, and expert resources they need, to successfully manage the challenging transition to independence at college and beyond.
Diabetes Education & Camping Association
Diabetes camps encourage, educate, and motivate children to live well with diabetes. It is a positive step toward independence for children and parents alike. Diabetes Education & Camping Association (DECA) works on behalf of children with diabetes by providing leadership and support to all diabetes camp worldwide.
Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
Want to advocate for the 30 million American families who live with diabetes everyday? The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) can help. DPAC seeks to ensure the safety and quality of medications, devices, and services. Explore the issues, take action, and raise your voice alongside other DPAC advocates.
Every Day Reality
For the diagnosed, the burden of diabetes management is often misunderstood. The everyday reality for the millions of Americans living with diabetes should be heard. Share your #everydayreality within your community and with others using these resources from the American Diabetes Association.
JDRF Advocate
JDRF leads the way to educate the public, helping the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community spread awareness about what it means to live with T1D and what we can all do to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications.
This is Type One
As part of World Diabetes Day, this portrait series aims to inspire people with diabetes to see each day as a new challenge and educate others on the real world struggles and hopes for the future of those living every day with type 1 diabetes. Follow Connected in Motion on Instagram and share your story with the world.
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