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JDRF: Accelerating Mission and Becoming More Volunteer Powered

JDRF's bold vision for the future outlines strategies to drive greater impact to unlock cures and drive research that improves the lives of people with type one diabetes (T1D).

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Myth vs. Fact: COVID-19 Can Trigger Diabetes

It’s been around the news: COVID-19 might trigger diabetes, at least in some people. That’s what several JDRF-funded scientists posit. But let’s look at the evidence.

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More People Being Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

CDC report shows nearly 30% increase in T1D diagnoses, with most pronounced growth among youth of diverse populations.

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Just Announced: More Affordable Insulin Options for Medicare Beneficiaries Coming Soon

JDRF welcomes the May 26th announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about more affordable insulin options for people in the Medicare program.

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Recent Articles

  • College With Type 1 Diabetes During Coronavirus

    August 10, 2020

    Back to school season during the coronavirus pandemic has been met with several challenges, but for college students, preparation is still key, whether on-campus or at home.

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  • Just Announced: More Affordable Insulin Options for Medicare Beneficiaries Coming Soon

    May 26, 2020

    JDRF welcomes the May 26th announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about more affordable insulin options for people in the Medicare program.

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  • Glen Tullman, JDRF Director Emeritus and Livongo Health Founder honored with the RFK Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award

    December 13, 2019

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  • Thank you for being T1D Champions

    December 3, 2019

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  • State of the Foundation: Inspiring T1D Champions | Accelerating Cures

    November 20, 2019

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  • Insulin Affordability Matters: Advocating to Make Insulin More Affordable for All

    November 14, 2019

    More than 1.25 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and this number continues to grow. They need insulin several times...

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  • JDRF Research Strategy: Cures and Improving Lives

    May 31, 2019

    They shared new developments and applauded the speed of scientific advancements. At this year’s Strategic Research Session, the tone was dynamic as...

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  • The 20th Anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol

    March 11, 2019

    This day, 20 years ago, a person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) was cured. Well, pseudo-cured. On March 11, 1999, the Edmonton...

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  • Fashion Brand Veronica Beard Gives Back to JDRF

    September 18, 2020

    Four fearless female leaders for JDRF who emulate the Veronica Beard brand share how JDRF has made a difference for the T1D community

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  • The Power of the Patient Voice: JDRF Video

    September 10, 2020

    In the words of Colin Dayan, M.D., Ph.D., professor of clinical diabetes and metabolism at Cardiff University: “Type 1 diabetes is almost the only major autoimmune disease now that does not have a licensed immunotherapy.” And he’s going to change that.

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