JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications is our mission. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D. Through research and advocacy, JDRF is accelerating progress progress on the most promising opportunities to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.