Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is trying to turn Type One diabetes to Type None. JDRF was created to help people with type one diabetes (T1D). T1D comes out of nowhere and can be life threatening if not treated. “Symptoms of the disease can vary from person to person and include extreme thirst, frequent urination, drowsiness, sudden vision changes, an increased appetite, sudden weight loss, heavy breathing, sweet-smelling breath, and even unconsciousness.” (“A Relentless”) Type one diabetes happen when the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is a hormone that allows the body to get energy from food. People with T1D need to take insulin shots so that their body can get energy from food. JDRF’s three main parts are history,
“The Juvenile Research Foundation (JDRF) provides more than 80 cents of every dollar to research and education about research,” (“How Can”) That 80 cents help people understand what is happening and it helps them take another step toward curing type one diabetes. “In the past decade, JDRF invested more than $16 million in diverse artificial pancreas research projects.” (“World Diabetes”) The artificial pancreas research helps researchers work to make a device that will automatically read blood glucose levels and release insulin when needed.
“Jeremy [Irvine] said: ”Without the research funded by JDRF I don’t believe I would be able to have the career I’m enjoying now. Thanks to the huge developments being made in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes no child should have to feel diabetes needs to stop then following their aspirations.” (“Harry Potter”) With the help of JDRF, Mr. Irvine might not have been a famous actor. One of JDRF’s main parts is the stories of the children and adults that it has helped but how its people can is also a