Since 1990, the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation has been committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes by funding promising research aimed at finding a cure for type 1 and type 2 Since 1990, the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation has been committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes by funding promising research aimed at finding a cure for type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their complications. With a consistently low overhead and a small, dedicated staff, Diabetes Action has received top ratings from organizations such as Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Diabetes Action has provided grants to hundreds of researchers at universities and medical institutions across the United States and has made great strides in finding innovative solutions to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes.diabetes and their complications. With a consistently low overhead and a small, dedicated staff, Diabetes Action has received top ratings from organizations such as Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Diabetes Action has provided grants to hundreds of researchers at universities and medical institutions across the United States and has made great strides in finding innovative solutions to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes.