Adults with Type 1

From living independently, to relationships and starting a family, to work life, adults with type 1 diabetes face unique challenges. But there are millions of people who are living successfully with the disease. JDRF has produced two toolkits for adults living with type 1 diabetes – one for newly-diagnosed adults, and a second for established adults.

Visit JDRF’s Adults page at www.jdrf.org/adults to download the either edition of the Adult Type 1 Toolkit, and find additional resources and support for all adults living with type 1 diabetes.

These toolkits are part of JDRF’s efforts to broaden its reach to all individuals with type 1 diabetes – children and adults alike. Currently, adults make up approximately 85 percent of those living with type 1 diabetes. And in the United States alone, roughly half of the 30,000 people diagnosed with the disease are adults.
 
Want to get more involved? Check out our page on volunteering or the JDRF Illinois Young Leadership Committee.

Are you newly-diagnosed? Request an Adult Care Pack!
JDRF can provide you with a free Adult Care Pack that includes information on JDRF, T1D, a newly-diagnosed adult toolkit and other resources. To request one, please email Christine Bissler at cbissler@jdrf.org or call (312) 423-4198.