Type 1 Diabetes Association
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The Type 1 Diabetes Association (T1DA) is a US nonprofit charity providing type 1 diabetes
information, advocacy, and resources.
The Type 1 Diabetes Association was founded in 2007 by Jon Strishak, a Type 1 diabetic marathon runner.
The mission of the Type 1 Diabetes Association is to improve the quality of life for those living with type 1 diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the Type 1 Diabetes Association seeks to raises awareness of Type 1 diabetes issues by educating communities on related issues, encourages type 1 diabetics to live a more healthy and active lifestyle and to be more proactive in managing their diabetes. In addition the Association provides free access to online support resources and manages several other support programs.
daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure
, blindness, heart disease
, stroke, and amputation. Ten percent of diabetics are type 1, the rest are type 2 (90%).
T1Life.com: T1Life is a FREE online community
created to foster greater public awareness and understanding of the affects of Type 1 diabetes. In developing the community, the Type 1 Diabetes Association hopes to achieve the following goals:
T1Life.com is open to all interested persons and designed to enable and encourage an open debate on issues related to Type 1 Diabetes and in furtherance of the mission of the Type 1 Diabetes Association.
Mentorship Program: The T1DA mentorship program was created to bridge the gap between our less experienced T1DA members and those with more experience, who have achieved Type 1 diabetes management success. Participation provides recently diagnosed Type 1 diabetics or those who just need a little extra help and guidance to be matched with another Type 1 diabetic in their area to learn about effective diabetes management. Mentoring involves the sharing of information, knowledge, best practice
s, and just being there if questions arise or support is needed.
Community Education:
The Type 1 Diabetes Association works with fire departments
, police departments
, and local community organizations to bring even greater awareness and attention to the seriousness of type 1 diabetes, its deadly complications, and the importance of proper diabetes control. The T1DA conducts activities and encourages others across the country to get involved in efforts to raise awareness about diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus type 1
Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose...
information, advocacy, and resources.
The Type 1 Diabetes Association was founded in 2007 by Jon Strishak, a Type 1 diabetic marathon runner.
The mission of the Type 1 Diabetes Association is to improve the quality of life for those living with type 1 diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the Type 1 Diabetes Association seeks to raises awareness of Type 1 diabetes issues by educating communities on related issues, encourages type 1 diabetics to live a more healthy and active lifestyle and to be more proactive in managing their diabetes. In addition the Association provides free access to online support resources and manages several other support programs.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, but lasts a lifetime. It requires multiple injections of insulinInsulin
Insulin is a hormone central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle....
daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure
Renal failure
Renal failure or kidney failure describes a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood...
, blindness, heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
, stroke, and amputation. Ten percent of diabetics are type 1, the rest are type 2 (90%).
Programs
Currently, the organization has two main programs:T1Life.com: T1Life is a FREE online community
Virtual community
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals...
created to foster greater public awareness and understanding of the affects of Type 1 diabetes. In developing the community, the Type 1 Diabetes Association hopes to achieve the following goals:
- Develop a supportive online community for those living with type 1 diabetes
- Foster proactive diabetes managementDiabetes managementDiabetes is a chronic disease with no proven cures but a lot of research is underway. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle that alters the patient's metabolism. Management of this disease may include carefully managing diet, exercising, taking oral diabetes medication, using some form...
- Promote physical activityPhysical exercisePhysical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of...
, health conscious decisions, and community involvement - Provide an opportunity for networking
T1Life.com is open to all interested persons and designed to enable and encourage an open debate on issues related to Type 1 Diabetes and in furtherance of the mission of the Type 1 Diabetes Association.
Mentorship Program: The T1DA mentorship program was created to bridge the gap between our less experienced T1DA members and those with more experience, who have achieved Type 1 diabetes management success. Participation provides recently diagnosed Type 1 diabetics or those who just need a little extra help and guidance to be matched with another Type 1 diabetic in their area to learn about effective diabetes management. Mentoring involves the sharing of information, knowledge, best practice
Best practice
A best practice is a method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means, and that is used as a benchmark...
s, and just being there if questions arise or support is needed.
Community Education:
The Type 1 Diabetes Association works with fire departments
Fire station
A fire station is a structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus , personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other fire extinguishing equipment...
, police departments
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
, and local community organizations to bring even greater awareness and attention to the seriousness of type 1 diabetes, its deadly complications, and the importance of proper diabetes control. The T1DA conducts activities and encourages others across the country to get involved in efforts to raise awareness about diabetes.