13-Year Old Seeking to “E-Travel” The World to Raise Awareness for Juvenile Diabetes

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Danielle Sings For A Cure

Danielle Sings For A Cure

Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

Danielle was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of four and has had over 33,000 shots and finger pricks. She has also endured eight seizures since her diagnosis. Instead of sitting back and complaining, she has taken control of her life. Taking a positive approach to freedom from type 1 diabetes, she wrote and performed her song, "Someday," on YouTube.

“Danielle is a natural performer who uses her talents and positive attitude to motivate anyone who has the privilege of spending time with her. She has a quest to find a cure and gain freedom from juvenile diabetes,” said Ken Skiba, Vice President of Fundraising for the Triangle/Eastern North Carolina Chapter of The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

About Juvenile Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas (an organ about the size of a hand that is located behind the lower part of the stomach). These cells, called beta cells, are contained with other types of cells within small islands of endocrine cells called the pancreatic islets. Beta cells normally produce insulin, a hormone that helps the body move the glucose contained in food into cells throughout the body. When the beta cells are destroyed, no insulin can be produced. As a result, the glucose stays in the blood where it can cause serious damage to several organs in the body.

For this reason, people with type 1diabetes must take insulin in order to live. This means either enduring multiple injections daily or having insulin delivered through an insulin pump. Pricking the finger to test the blood sugar six or more times a day is a constant way of life. People with diabetes must also carefully balance their food intake and their exercise. The blood sugar levels must be regulated to avoid hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) reactions, which can be life threatening.

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Join Danielle as she E-travels the world to raise awareness and funding for a cure for JUVENILE DIABETES! to donate for a CURE. Go to: http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfmfuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87466766

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