Life With Diabetes
New to type 1 diabetes?
You are not alone. There are approximately 3 million people living with type 1 diabetes the United States today; about 75,000 reside in the Bay Area. This year, more than 30,000 additional people will be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; about half will be children.
We can help.
Founded by parents of children living with type 1 diabetes, JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure. JDRF is driven by people with a personal connection to type 1 diabetes - this translates into an unrelenting commitment to finding a cure and improving the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes. JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
JDRF has granted more than $1.3 billion in diabetes research. In FY2008 the Foundation awarded more than $156 million in diabetes research grants in more than 1,000 centers, grants and fellowships in 22 countries.
Upcoming Outreach Events and Local Support Groups
For Kids - JDRF Kids Online
Features pen pals, stories, and much more.
For Teens
Information written just for teenagers who are living every day with the challenges of type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). Here you will find all kinds of information about health, nutrition, daily life, gaining independence as you approach college and adulthood, and more.
For Adults
Candid and practical advice for and by adults with type 1.
Find Hope
Learn about JDRF-funded research and our progress towards a cure for diabetes and its complications.
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