• Support Carter

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    Registration for 2013 rides is now open. Ride for many, Ride for 1. Read More +

  • The Support You Need to Meet the Challenges of T1D

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    Delegates Head to Washington DC in July to Advocate for T1D Research

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Upcoming Events


Wed Jun 19 @ 5:30PM -
JDRF YLC: Young Professionals Networking Event

Thu Jun 20 @10:00AM - 12:00PM
MOD Squad

Thu Jun 20 @ 5:30PM - 07:30PM
Ride Informational Happy Hour at AleSmith Brewing Co

Thu Jun 20 @ 6:00PM - 07:30PM
Just for Parents Coffee - Chula Vista

Sat Jun 22 @10:30AM - 12:30PM
Little 1's Event - Encinitas

Sat Jun 22 @10:30AM - 12:30PM
k1ds Event - Encinitas

Wed Jun 26 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PM
T1 Teen Support

Wed Jun 26 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM
Just for Parents Coffee - Central San Diego

Thu Jun 27 @10:00AM - 12:00PM
MOD Squad

Thu Jul 04 @10:00AM - 12:00PM
MOD Squad
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JDRF San Diego Chapter

JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal.

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The Founding of JDRF

 

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

T1D is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. T1D strikes suddenly at any age and is not outgrown. Until a cure is found, people with T1D have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times a day. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

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JDRF Research Strategy: Cure, Treat, Prevent

JDRF is committed to improving the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes, today and in the future.

Consistent with this goal we focus on both short and long term opportunities. Broadly, these are science leading to better treatments, and science leading to a cure.

Learn more: Cure | Treat | Prevent

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Community Partners

JDRF Community Partners play a key role in research and outreach within JDRF’s mission to find a cure for T1D and its complications through the support of research. There are many ways to partner with us as we cure, better treat and prevent T1D.

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JDRF San Diego
5665 Oberlin Drive Suite 106
San Diego, CA -92121
Phone: 858-597-0240
Fax: 858-597-2072
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