JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

My name is Gemma. I live in Albury and I am 10 years old. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in June 2010. I have no family history of this disease. This is the story of my participation in the Albury Nail Can Hill Run one Sunday in May.

The Nail Can Hill Run is a popular 11.3km run up a very big hill in my hometown. I want to raise awareness and funds for JDRF so that they can find a cure for type 1 diabetes. My ultimate hope is that one day I won’t have to have four daily injections to stay alive.

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A summary of three highlights of research progress from around the world:

1. Joslin 50-year Medallist study uncovers protective factors against diabetes complications
2. Clinical trials of an overnight artificial pancreas system improve glycemic control
3. Transplantation of encapsulated stem cells reduces glucose levels in diabetic mice

Joslin 50-year Medallist study uncovers protective factors against diabetes complications

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