{"id":24014,"date":"2024-08-06T22:56:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T22:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/northernca\/?p=24014"},"modified":"2026-03-06T23:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:24:24","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-norcal-august-2024-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/2024\/08\/06\/breakthrough-t1d-norcal-august-2024-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D NorCal August 2024 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Children’s Congress Alumni – Where Are They Now?<\/h3>\n

The Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress will convene in Washington D.C. in July 2025!<\/p>\n

We caught up with several past Children\u2019s Congress Delegates who represented the state of California and asked them what they learned from their experience, how it has had a positive impact on their lives, and why they think kids with\u00a0 type 1 diabetes (T1D) should apply. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From September 4 through November 24, 2024, youth with T1D will have the opportunity to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime experience to engage in leadership and character-building programming, and to meet with Federal decision makers to advocate for continued research, and policies that promote affordability, choice, and coverage. Learn more and apply starting September 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Managing T1D at School – the Breakthrough T1D School Guide<\/h3>\n

Whether your child is starting a new school year or returning to school after a new diagnosis, managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the classroom can be a little intimidating.<\/p>\n

School preparedness requires paperwork, special planning, and many conversations with teachers, school nurses, and other students.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D is here with support and resources to help you and your child succeed, from preschool through college!<\/p>\n

View the Breakthrough T1D School Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act<\/h3>\n

The Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act will allow more Americans to reap the benefits of early detection and to avoid the complications that too many face at diagnosis. Please tell your Members of Congress to support this bill today and urge those in your networks to do the same at\u00a0 www.breakthroughT1D.org\/SCREEN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation was introduced by our key T1D champions on Capitol Hill: Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), and Reps. John Joyce (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA). Original co-sponsors include Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).<\/p>\n

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Learn about T1D Clinical Trials<\/h3>\n

For a treatment, drug, or device to make it into the hands of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it must first complete a vital step\u2014a clinical trial.<\/p>\n

Currently, there are over 300 clinical trials underway to prevent, cure, and treat T1D and its complications. Enrolling in these clinical trials as quickly as possible is mission critical.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to make\u202fit as easy as possible for every member of this incredible community to learn more about clinical trials and consider participation.<\/p>\n

Despite how critical clinical trials are to finding therapies to cure, prevent, and treat T1D, many are delayed due to slow enrollment, adding cost and prolonging the results. Participating in a clinical trial is a great way to contribute to a future without T1D! Learn how you can participate in a T1D Clinical Trial in Northern California.<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the video below to learn more about clinical trials and click here to view en Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>.<\/p>\n