The Problem

A Centralized Ecosystem that Excludes the Very People it is Meant to Help

Diabetes research is misaligned with the needs of the people living with diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide, yet funding for research and innovation remains highly centralized, slow-moving, and often misaligned with the needs of the people living with diabetes. Traditional funding models are heavily reliant on large institutions, limiting innovation and delaying the development of new treatments and products. Research is often directed by a small group of decision-makers, making it difficult for novel and unconventional approaches to receive adequate support. Moreover, there is a disconnect between the people who live with diabetes and the researchers developing potential solutions.