Team Jacoby - Our T1D Journey

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

just a reminder 👏

02/16/2026

02/12/2026

HISTORY

James D. Havens (1900-1960). James was a patient of Dr. John R. Williams of Rochester, N.Y. Insulin was sent to Dr. Williams from Toronto and was first administered to Havens on May 21, 1922. He was the first diabetic patient to receive Insulin in the U.S.A. He became a celebrated artist, was happily married and had two children.

02/08/2026

💙 💪🏼 🏈 💉

In today's Superbowl game there are two players with Type 1 Diabetes.

Logan Brown, diagnosed age 12, from the Seattle Seahawks
Chad Muma, diagnosed age 13, from the New England Patriots

Go achieve your dreams, Guys!! 🏈💪

02/07/2026

🕵️‍♀️ Be a Diabetes Detective — from anywhere! 🌎💙
Girl Scout troops everywhere can participate in the Children’s Diabetes Foundation Diabetes Detective Patch Program, learning about Type 1 Diabetes and earning the official patch.

✨ Hands-on, age-appropriate activities
✨ Builds health awareness, confidence, and friendship
✨ Program download includes patch ordering info

🔗 Download the program and get started!

https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/content/dam/girlscoutsofcolorado-redesign/documents/anytime-activities/diabietes-detective.pdf

11/30/2025

The 4 T’s:
Toilet (frequent urination)
Thirst
Tiredness
Thinning

Lyla from Hull had several symptoms of type 1 diabetes, but was not given a urine test or finger prick and died that night