PreviewType 1 diabetes and living with itObjections/MisconceptionsMeet my friends!Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

(JDRF)How you can support the organization

Type 1 Diabetes Also known as T1D Autoimmune disease Pancreas stops producing insulin Causes unknown

◦ **NOTHING TO DO WITH LIFESTYLE No prevention, no cure (currently) Affects three million in U.S. 80 people per day

Living with T1DLiving with T1D:

-“need to be mathematicians, physicians, personal trainers, and dieticians all rolled into one.”

- 6-8 daily pricks and insulin injections; must count carbs

- Shortens lifespan 5-8 years

- At risk for: ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, heart disease, kidney complications, amputation, blindness

Common Objections/ Misconceptions

Type 1 Diabetes

vs. Type 2 Diabetes

-genetic/environmental vs. lifestyle*

-children vs. adult

Diabetes is manageable

-How did it become manageable?

-Still terminal

-Takes away childhood

Meet My FriendsType 1 Diabetes does not

discriminate!

Janelle

-Diagnosed: July 31, 2001

-Graduated from UT; works for JDRF

-When we find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes: “…drink a REAL Mellow Yellow. That was my favorite soft drink and I really miss it! I don't drink soda now, but man...there isn't anything like a real Mellow Yellow!”

Clara

-Diagnosed: at 3; now 9.5

-Loves drawing and painting, soccer, softball, horseback riding and camping/hiking.

-When we find a cure for this “special disease”: “…she will dance and scream with joy when a cure is found and then without a doubt she will cry, cry and cry some more.... we all will.”

Who is JDRF? Leading global organization Since 1970, $1.6 billion Over 80% of funds to research Annual walks/galas/events

**CHAPTER RIGHT HERE IN KNOXVILLE!**

WALK TO CURE DIABETES Date: May 11, 2013 Location: World’s Fair Park Registration time: 8:30am Walk time: 10:00am Length: 3 miles Food, games, music, and FUNDRAISING FOR A CURE!

TAKE THE STEP!

Take the step!!Why?

WHY NOT? It’s easy! Help another! Free t-shirt! Resume builder!

Commitment: Varying commitment Join my team! Start your own!

For More Information:Ask me!

Jdrf.org

East TN ChapterMary Moreland(865) 544-0768

QUESTIONS?