The UF Diabetes Institute is a globally recognized incubator for some of the most promising researchers in diabetes, particularly Type 1.

Type 1 diabetes is thought to result from an autoimmune reaction in which the body interprets insulin-producing beta cells as foreign invaders and destroys them, leading to insufficient insulin production and unstable blood sugar levels. This differs from Type 2 diabetes, in which a person’s body doesn’t respond appropriately to insulin, causing glucose to remain in the bloodstream.