This page was created for the JDRF Greater Delaware Valley Chapter. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Founded more than 50 years ago by parents determined to find a cure for their children, today we exist for the millions of people affected by this disease. That's why we support the best researchers doing the most promising, cutting–edge science to cure, prevent and treat T1D. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. You cannot prevent it—and there is currently no cure. If you have type 1 diabetes, you must constantly monitor your blood-sugar level, rely on injected or infused insulin and carefully monitor your eating and activity. It's a serious and stressful disease to manage. JDRF works every single day by amassing grassroots support, deep scientific and industry knowledge, and academic partnerships to fund research to create a world without type 1 diabetes. For more information about how to join, sponsor or volunteer the JDRF GDV Chapter please visit our website or send us an email greaterdelawarevalley@jdrf.org