Maine Teen, Ruby Whitmore, Advocates for Type 1 Diabetes Funding at Capitol Hill

Lawmakers push for more diabetes research

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Millions of Americans are living with diabetes, including about two million with Type 1 diabetes. Lawmakers and experts say increased research funding is critical to finding better treatments and eventually, a cure. For many, living with Type 1 diabetes takes a toll on both physical and mental health. American Ninja Warrior champion Katie Bone, who was diagnosed as a child, says managing the condition can be invisible but …

Old Town teen speaks at Senate hearing in support of diabetes research

Ruby Whitmore has had Type 1 diabetes since she was 5. In the past 11 years, she hasn’t tried to hide her insulin pump or shy away from questions about it. And on Wednesday, it was in full view for everyone to see at a U.S. Senate hearing. Whitmore, an Old Town resident, was one of two Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress delegates who spoke at a U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing on Wednesday. The 16-year-old’s testimony was g…

Maine teen, Ruby Whitmore, advocates for Type 1 diabetes funding at Capitol Hill

She says, "Everyone living with Type 1 diabetes deserves the chance to thrive; your support makes that possible."

Kids from Maine testify on Capitol Hill about support for type 1 diabetes

The kids testified before the Appropriations Committee about advancing insulin pumps and blood sugar tests.

Maine student athletes testifies in D.C. on challenges of managing diabetes

Ruby Whitmore of Old Town was one of several young people with Type 1 diabetes who shared their experiences with members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which is reviewing the Trump administration's proposed cuts to research programs.

REPLAY: Senate Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on Ending Type 1 Diabetes

The Senate Appropriations Committee holds a hearing titled “A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope” at 10 a.m. ET on July 9. Witnesses: Panel I Ruby Whitmore, children’s congress delegate, Old Town, Maine. Rachel White, children’s congress delegate, North Hampton, New Hampshire. Caron Butler, NBA coach and veteran, Miami, Florida. Panel II Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabe…