Marking 100 Years of Insulin
We are moving beyond insulin, accelerating towards cures
History of Insulin
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin by researchers Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best at the University of Toronto.
Our Research Strategy
JDRF’s research is accelerating cures, prevention and improving lives.
Our Bold New Campaign
How our $100 Million Campaign to Accelerate is renewing hope that a cure is within reach.
Research Progress
A timeline of the research advancements we’ve made since the discovery of insulin.
Kenadie’s Story
Age: 14
Age at diagnosis: 7
Lives in: Whitby, ON
Kenadie has been living with type 1 diabetes for seven years. She can’t remember a life without diabetes, a condition she has in common with her mother. They call themselves ‘blood sugar buddies’.
T1D has impacted Kenadie’s life as she ages. Waking up to treat low blood sugars in the middle of the night or feeling dizzy, nauseous and sick when her site fails and my blood sugars skyrocket means daily challenges.
Kenadie is proud to be an ambassador for JDRF. In her words, ‘I’ve met a lot of great people and had fun at all the fundraisers…but I’d trade all that in a second for a cure.’
