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JDRF Family Outreach

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.

Links To Resources On JDRF.Org 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. Type 1 diabetes Information Frequently Asked Questions Find Hope Learn about JDRF-funded research and our progress towards a cure for diabetes and its complications.