Padmaja was recently interviewed by Grace Bennett, JDRF’s Social Media Manager, to answer some questions about her journey with Type 1 Diabetes, balancing T1D management with busy schedules, the importance of global T1D advocacy, and more!

JDRF, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research and advocacy efforts to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and improve the lives of those affected by the condition. They focus on accelerating scientific advancements, providing support for individuals with T1D, and raising awareness to enhance the understanding of diabetes. JDRF aims to create a world without T1D and its complications through research, fundraising, and community engagement.