Mindful Diabetes Inc

Halt the progression before symptoms arise

We fund education, prevention, and early intervention work around Type II and Type III Diabetes, with a focus on long-term brain health.

Our Story

At Mindful Diabetes Inc., we envision a world where Type III diabetes, also known as Alzheimer's Disease, is not a looming threat. By funding early prevention and intervention research, our mission is not just about finding a cure but also about preventing its onset. Be a part of this groundbreaking journey with us.

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Turn a story into prevention research.

Buy The Man in the Ballcap by the JSM Cooperative and help support Mindful Diabetes Inc. education, tools, and research at the junction of Type II and Type III diabetes.

100% of sales donated Supports prevention education Community-powered research
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Wellness tools

Support for daily habits and clearer health education

Memovela wellness tracker shown on a phone

Daily wellness tracker

Memovela for metabolic and brain health

Memovela helps people build small, repeatable habits around movement, meals, sleep, hydration, and daily check-ins.

Your daily habits don’t just shape your blood sugar — they shape your brain. In this week’s Pathways to Wellness feature, we explore the growing connection between insulin resistance and cognitive health, and introduce Memovela, our new free wellness tool designed to help you build small, sustainable habits that support insulin sensitivity, energy, and long-term brain resilience.

JEIR AI health education interface

Health education assistant

JEIR for clearer metabolic brain-health learning

JEIR helps explain blood sugar, insulin resistance, brain energy, Alzheimer's education, and Type 3 diabetes research concepts in plain language.

Explore the Research Behind the Mission

Mindful Diabetes is grounded in active research across pancreatic biology, Alzheimer's disease modeling, computational drug discovery, and health technology.

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How to Support

Every contribution, big or small, aids our mission. Support our work through donations, volunteering, and collaborative partnerships.

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From the blog

Latest articles

MindfulDiabetes.ai and JEIR AI-powered health education tool shown on modern laptop and mobile screens with diabetes and cognitive wellness icons.

May 10, 2026

Diabetes Health AI Tool: JEIR Updates

Mindful Diabetes Inc. is excited to announce major updates to MindfulDiabetes.ai and JEIR, our evolving AI-powered health education tool. With a refreshed design, stronger branding, improved user experience, and a growing vision for the future, JEIR is becoming a more powerful companion for exploring diabetes, cognitive health, and wellness education. This update marks an exciting new chapter in the “Pathways to Wellness” series and the future of accessible AI-powered health learning.

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Illustration of the Memovela wellness tracking app displayed on a smartphone in a gym environment with the slogan “Unlock Your Potential,” promoting healthy habits for insulin resistance, diabetes prevention, and brain health.

March 3, 2026

Memovela: A Wellness Tracker for Insulin Resistance & Brain Health

Your daily habits don’t just shape your blood sugar — they shape your brain. In this week’s Pathways to Wellness feature, we explore the growing connection between insulin resistance and cognitive health, and introduce Memovela, our new free wellness tool designed to help you build small, sustainable habits that support insulin sensitivity, energy, and long-term brain resilience.

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Side-by-side illustration of a beer belly showing visceral fat around organs versus a toned abdomen after running, highlighting the impact of exercise on abdominal obesity and diabetes risk.

September 8, 2025

From Beer Belly to Finish Line: Running for Health and the Chicago Diabetes Project

Visceral fat—the deeply hidden belly fat fueled by beer and lifestyle—raises diabetes and heart disease risk. Training for a marathon not only burns this harmful fat but also reshapes habits, making alcohol fade from priority. Join Mindful Diabetes Inc. in the Chicago Marathon for the Chicago Diabetes Project – “Cells on the Run”, and see how running transforms both body and mind.

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Cross-section of a femur bone under a bright sun with centered health-themed text

June 2, 2025

From Rays to Resilience: How Sunlight Builds Better Bones

Sunlight plays a crucial role in bone health by enabling vitamin D production, which is essential for calcium absorption and skeletal strength. Especially for individuals managing diabetes, maintaining optimal vitamin D levels supports bone integrity and metabolic balance. Learn how to safely incorporate sunlight into your wellness routine and protect your bones for life.

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