Patient-powered research network
Accelerating Diabetes Research, Together
A patient-powered diabetes research network enabling rapid recruitment and execution of high-quality real-world evidence studies and clinical trials.
About DiabetesDAO
DiabetesDAO is a decentralized community of people living with diabetes, researchers, physicians, funders and advocates, collectively sourcing and funding diabetes research – ensuring all stakeholders are involved and have a voice.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
- People living with diabetes
- Researchers
- Physicians
- Funders
- Advocates
Early-stage diabetes research is underfunded, and patients are disconnected from research teams and projects.
Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide, yet funding for research and innovation remains highly centralized, slow-moving, and often limited for early-stage projects. Traditional funding models rely heavily on large institutions, limiting innovation and delaying the development of new treatments and products.
At the same time, people living with diabetes, who can bring significant benefit to research projects, are often disconnected from research teams and projects. Collectively, these factors delay breakthroughs and cures.
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Centralized, slow-moving funding
Traditional funding models rely heavily on large institutions.
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Early-stage projects left behind
Funding is often limited for early-stage research and innovation.
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Patients kept at a distance
People living with diabetes are often disconnected from research teams.
How It Works
Three simple steps to start contributing to diabetes research.
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Create a Secure Health Profile
Answer a short set of questions about your health background. You control what you share and who can access it.
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Get Matched to Relevant Studies
The platform matches you with research studies based on your profile and eligibility. You decide whether to participate.
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Participate & Contribute to Research
Opt in to studies with guided steps, secure data collection, and clear communication throughout.
Discover our Research Initiatives
DiabetesDAO is committed to funding groundbreaking research projects that have the potential to revolutionize diabetes treatment and management. The focus is on projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies, innovative therapeutic approaches, and people-centered solutions.
Key research areas
Projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies, innovative therapeutic approaches, and people-centered solutions.
Next-Generation Diabetes Treatments
Funding research into new medications, biologics, and therapies aimed at improving glucose control, minimizing complications, prevention, early detection, lifestyle interventions and mental health support.
Artificial Intelligence & Personalized Medicine
Supporting AI-driven predictive models and personalized treatment strategies to tailor interventions to individual needs.
Data Interoperability
Promoting secure, patient-owned health data systems to facilitate better research collaborations and real-world evidence generation.
Additional research to be proposed and voted on by the community.
Join the community
05For researchers & sponsors
Partner With DiabetesDAO
DiabetesDAO provides a structured recruitment and study execution platform for high-quality real-world evidence and clinical research. Share your study details so we can assess fit and timeline.
Study types
- Observational
- Real-world evidence
- Interventional
- Survey-based
Data you can request
- Questionnaire data
- Device data (CGM, pump, etc.)
- Longitudinal tracking
How an inquiry works
- 01Organization
- 02Study overview
- 03Recruitment
- 04Operational fit
Our team will review and follow up to discuss feasibility, timelines, and next steps.
The road ahead
From DAO formation to a self-sustaining, community-driven research funding platform.
Phase 1
Foundation
DAO formation, token launch, initial community building, and smart contract development.
Phase 2
Platform & first funding
Platform development, research proposal intake, voting on research proposals to fund, and first research funds distributed.
Phase 3
Partnerships
Partnership with research institutions, expansion of funding mechanisms, and global outreach efforts.
Phase 4
Scale
Scaling, expanding the research network, if voted on by community: integration with major healthcare organizations, and continued innovation.
Phase 5
Self-sustaining growth
Establishing DiabetesDAO as the leading decentralized research funding platform, with self-sustaining community-driven growth.
Nothing about us, without us.
Join a decentralized community of people living with diabetes, researchers, physicians, funders and advocates, collectively sourcing and funding diabetes research.
