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Connecting for a Cure
DANCE FOR DIABETES EVENT EMPOWERS RESEARCH AND RAISES HOPE
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The Diabetes Research Connection ( DRC ) is a groundbreaking organization dedicated to advancing the fight against Type 1 Diabetes ( T1D ). This chronic autoimmune disease affects both children and adults , necessitating daily insulin injections and continuous blood sugar monitoring . With 1.6 million Americans currently living with T1D and approximately 68,000 new diagnoses each year , the need for a cure is more pressing than ever .
Established in 2012 by a group of passionate advocates for diabetes research , the DRC recognized the crucial importance of investing in the future of T1D cures . Since its inception , the DRC has successfully funded over 60 projects , with plans to fund at least 10 more grants in 2023 alone . The organization ’ s Scientific Review Committee , comprised of top T1D researchers in the country , ensures that only the most promising and impactful research receives support . At the heart of the DRC ’ s mission is the aim to connect donors with early-career scientists , enabling them to conduct
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