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Fact Sheets
Our Fact Sheets are a great resource of information and contain everything you need to know about type 1 diabetes and JDRF.
Please note that some of the Fact Sheets contain information that could potentially be upsetting for some readers.
- What is diabetes - Contains short explanations on the three types of diabetes
- What is type 1 diabetes - A detailed overview of type 1 diabetes
- The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes - Explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- The impact of type 1 diabetes - Statistics on diabetes complications. Please note this may be distressing for some people.
- The myths and facts about diabetes - Debunks common misconceptions about type 1 diabetes
- History of diabetes - Traces the history of the disease
- JDRF - Who we are and what we do - About JDRF
- JDRF research portfolio - An overview of JDRF funded research
- What is an artificial pancreas - Details the theory and research behind the artificial pancreas
- What is islet transplantation - Explores islet transplantation as a cure for type 1 diabetes
- What is the DCCT - A review of the ground-breaking Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
- Cord Blood and type 1 diabetes - An overview of blood from an umbilical cord and type 1 diabetes