There are many ways to help support diabetes awareness, education, research, and outreach, with many organizations striving to improve the lives of people with diabetes, in the United States and across the globe.
Learn about the mission and advocacy efforts of the Joslin Diabetes Center below.
Who They Are
The Joslin Diabetes Center is a global powerhouse in clinical diabetes care and diabetes research. Founded in 1893, the center continues to provide comprehensive adult and pediatric care and conduct hundreds of research studies.
Joslin is committed to the purpose of finding a cure, and until then, “providing the absolute best care possible, and constantly advancing the treatments that allow patients and families to manage the disease, overcome its complications, and live their lives to their fullest and healthiest potential.”
What They Do
The Joslin Diabetes Center focuses on three key areas:
- Patient Care
- Education
- Research
The center provides complete and individualized care for all types of diabetes, for children, young adults, adults, and the elderly. They offer very specialized care, focusing on eye health, heart health, kidney health, mental health, a pregnancy program, and various educational efforts about diabetes management. Joslin is one of few in the US focusing solely on diabetes care.
Also, Joslin provides extensive professional education programs and has trained thousands of providers and health professionals in the clinical setting as well through various online programs.
Finally, the research at the Joslin Diabetes Center is unparalleled. In 2018, Joslin researchers received over $24 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has hundreds of researchers across numerous laboratories. Both basic and clinical projects are ongoing, focusing on various topics, including:
- Genetic and epigenetic determinants of diabetes
- Diabetes-associated complications
- Diabetes management practices
- Diabetes and mental health
How to Give
There are many ways that you can choose to give to the Joslin Diabetes Center. You can make a donation in the amount of your choice here. Also, you can choose to get involved by attending an event, planning a fundraiser, and much more.
Summary
The Joslin Diabetes Center is a global authority in diabetes research, comprehensive patient care, and professional education, and estimate to have impacted millions of patients across the globe in just the last five years.
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