The mission of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF, with chapters from coast to coast and affiliates around the world, gives more money to diabetes research than any other non-profit, non-governmental health agency in the world.
Publications
Pamphlets and fact sheets about insulin, symptoms of diabetes, problems encountered by parents of juvenile diabetics, insulin reactions, pregnancy, treatment, and complications are available to the general public. An annual report on research funded by the JDRF is published. Serial publication: Countdown, quarterly--news stories on local chapter activities, meetings, awards, and research highlights.
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Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 9/28/2004
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0085
Accession Number: DP91A0067 NHIC Home Page