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Hope looks like Mary Tyler Moore, International Chairman, JDRF

Mary Tyler Moore has had Type 1 Diabetes for almost 40 years. Her hope lies in the progress of research—evident in the human clinical trials that JDRF is now funding in ever-increasing numbers. She wants a cure for herself and for the
millions of children and adults who are diagnosed each year. Be a part of the cure. Go to trials.jdrf.org

Click here for a recent article featuring Mary Tyler Moore's new book, "Growing Up Again."

Adult Type 1 Toolkit (Coming Soon)

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult can be difficult. There is a lack of understanding about diabetes in the community and people often do not expect an adult to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Adults already have responsibilities and tasks that need to be performed each day and a diagnosis of diabetes is like starting a journey on a road that is new and unfamiliar. It is not chosen and not wanted. JDRF has created the type 1 adult toolkit to be a resource and support network in the journey with type 1 as an adult.

The toolkit includes:

• “Diagnosis” Practical information section on being diagnosed with type 1 and what that means and how to manage this new disease
• “Day to day life with type 1 diabetes” a resource section that discusses a variety of management areas such as the differences between type 1 in men and women, dealing with diabetes at work, managing sick days, traveling with diabetes and more
• “Looking into the future” management of diabetes and research development section
• “Don’t Let Diabetes Stop You” a motivational section featuring some famous people with type 1 diabetes