Category: Diabetes Research News
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Diabetes Research Connection Awards $400,000 to Eight Promising T1D Studies as Nation Observes National Diabetes Month
After rigorous review by DRC’s Scientific Review Committee, eight early-career researchers receive seed funding for their work to find the cause, treatment, and cure for T1D November 08, 2021 04:25 […]
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Imagine: A World Without Type 1 Diabetes
As we begin to reflect on all that has happened in the world over the past 18+ months, it is even more incredible to share the progress that the Diabetes […]
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DRC’s President and Chair and the Senior Director of Development Speak on the Podcast Rainman’s Take
In late September, DRC’s President and Chair, C.C. King, and the Senior Director of Development, Casey Davis, spoke on the Podcast Rainman’s Take. This podcast is hosted by Brian, the […]
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Protecting Pancreatic Beta Cells During Cell Transplantation
One of the hallmarks of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is the destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. The immune system mistakenly attacks these cells leaving the body unable to regulate […]
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Getting to know Fellow T1D – Dana Levin at Centura Wealth Advisory
Diabetes has taught me throughout my life to always have a backup plan for the backup plan. From the early days in 1994 when I was first diagnosed with T1D, […]
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COVID-19 Infection May Increase Risk of New-Onset Diabetes
Scientists are still trying to understand the different ways that the SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, virus affects the body both in the short and long term. As more studies are conducted, […]
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Exploring Potential Links Between COVID-19 and Diabetes
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, scientists continue to learn more about SARS-CoV-2, commonly known as COVID-19. One area of interest is how the virus may affect beta cells within the […]
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Diabetes Vaccine May Help Preserve Insulin Production
Scientists have created vaccines for many different diseases, from polio to chickenpox to the flu, and now they are in the process of developing one for type 1 diabetes (T1D). T1D develops […]
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Discussing Diabetes with DRC’s T1Ds: Blog Post 5 of Summer 2021 Series
Packing meals for outdoor day trips can be a challenge, and like with everything else, even more so when doing it with Type 1 Diabetes. The food and container have […]
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Discussing Diabetes with DRC’s T1Ds: Blog Post 4 of Summer 2021 Series
It’s officially summer! As the world seems to be hotter than ever, and life goes back to a new normal with social activities commencing, it can be surprisingly easy to […]
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I support Diabetes Research Connection’s innovative and transparent method!
“As a type 1 diabetic for nearly 30 years, I support Diabetes Research Connection’s innovative and transparent method of directly funding researchers whose novel approaches may lead to a reduction […]
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Discussing Diabetes with DRC’s T1Ds: Blog Post 3 of Summer 2021 Series
Summertime meals are all about freshness, flavor, and fun. This grilled spiced salmon salad with avocado cucumber salsa by Sylvia Fountaine is a perfect dish for a hot summer day. […]