| I think they all suck. Straight and forward suck. There's worse language I'd use but I don't want to get banned. LOL
For an advocacy group you never hear of them fighting for anything. Why are test strips still $1 a piece? Where are they in the cause to lower diabetes drug prices? Why is insulin increasing more than the cost of living yet they claim the largest part of a new drug is R&D? Last I checked Humalog has been out a while and the R&D has long been covered and I haven't heard of them researching for any new insulins. Last I checked Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and like companies are profiting billions.
They are also doing little to help in the cause for changes in insurance coverage. I'm just not sure where their money goes anymore.
When I was young I use to be a huge advocate for the JDRF. However, they have lost the R and now the R should go towards money dumped into other companies for treatment.
Dr. Denise L. Faustman whom is widely known for the closest to the best treatment method (where the body controls insulin production itself) was denied funding by the JDRF and ADA. Every scientist in a cure is looking towards her, so why are the two diabetes foundations looking the other way when it comes to supporting her but they have no problem supporting MM or Lifescan.
My opinion is they have long failed. My above comments are centered towards type 1s since we have the largest restrictions and they have done nothing for us.
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