Bolusers of Birmingham

03/23/2024

08/20/2022

NEXT WEEK: Join us for a free virtual screening of The Human Trial!

Starting August 26th, we'll be making Lisa Hepner's groundbreaking new film about the struggle to cure diabetes free to our community.

Register: https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/the-human-trial-beyond-type-1

01/30/2022

Take a moment to fill out this simple and quick email to let your Senator know that YOU care about affordability for all!

The Build Back Better Act passed by the House contains new drug pricing policies that would ensure affordable insulin for those with Medicare or commercial insurance plans. Urge the Senate to support these policies!

12/12/2021

If you are newly diagnosed or have a child with Type One diabetes please send a request to join our private board.

01/14/2021

Join JDRF on Friday, January 15 at 5pm ET on Facebook Live where we’ll be speaking with Dr. Justin Gregory, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt about his COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, along with an overview of the COVID-19 vaccines and prioritization for people with T1D. Have a question for Dr. Gregory? Submit them here: https://bit.ly/3sjqY8d

You can tune in here, or over on JDRF Middle Tennessee's page. You won't want to miss it!

02/28/2020

It’s midnight when Amanda Turner enters her daughter’s room, flashlight in hand or strapped to her forehead, to check her blood sugar level. Does she have low blood sugar? A juice box will do the trick. Is it too high? A carbohydrate snack will help keep it steady. This routine is so commonplace...

02/19/2020

We received this message asking to trade pods for dexcom sensors. If you can help, please PM Barbara Driver.

01/08/2020

We are ringing in the new year with AWESOME events! Be sure to register for events near you for camaraderie and education. Register for these events at https://cshcommunity.campbrainregistration.com/.

12/13/2019

NEWS RELEASE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized marketing of the Tandem Diabetes Care Control-IQ Technology!

FDA authorizes first interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller designed to allow more choices for patients looking to customize their individual diabetes management device system - by FDA

Read more HERE: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-automated-insulin-dosing-controller-designed-allow-more-choices?fbclid=IwAR1nLgm_hT-zCeJxp3Ub6sPdNN6UADSPwiAF10c8qFkCmbQMDpBs4U1l6zE