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JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D.
Our name has changed, our mission has not.

A better life for everyone living with type 1 diabetes.

Will you join us in our mission to discover better treatments, expand access, and work towards a future free from type 1 diabetes? Together, we can make an impact.

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Find advice

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with type 1 diabetes for some time, find all the information and support you need to manage your condition and connect with others.

Introducing ‘What a cure feels like’

Created with over 35 people affected by T1D, this film brings to life real daily experiences – the resilience, the challenges, and above all, the hope for a cure. Play with sound.

Shared stories

Latest news and events

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Breakthrough T1D
25 September 2025

The University of Oxford secures £10m gift to accelerate type 1 diabetes research

The Bukhman Foundation has donated the money to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes.

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Research
23 September 2025

Six key things to take from this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference

These are the takeaways that matter most to our community from EASD, Europe’s biggest diabetes conference.

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Research
19 September 2025

INNODIA trial shows existing drug may slow the progression of type 1 diabetes

INNODIA has announced positive results from its clinical trial MELD-ATG at the EASD conference in Vienna this year.

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News
17 September 2025

Tragic death highlights urgent need for greater understanding of T1D

Lyla died from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication that can occur when type 1 diabetes goes undiagnosed.

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Galas & Balls

London Ball 2025

Invite your friends, family, colleagues or clients to our exceptional black-tie event.

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Walks & Treks

400,000 Step Challenge

Take on 10,000 steps a day for 40 days to represent the 400,000 people in the UK living with T1D.

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Galas & Balls

40th Anniversary Ball

Join us in Edinburgh for an evening celebrating 40 years of progress in T1D research.

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Runs

Brighton Marathon 2026

Join Team Breakthrough T1D for this iconic marathon along Brighton’s gorgeous seafront.

Our impact

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400+

Over 400 active research studies are being funded by Breakthrough T1D around the world.

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41,534

Support resources given to people with type 1 and healthcare professionals in 2023.

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21

Breakthrough T1D-funded research is currently taking place in 21 countries.

How you can help

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Give

Your donations make a real difference to the lives of everyone living with type 1 diabetes and the people who care for them.

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Fundraise

By joining one of our fundraising events or planning your own, you’ll be helping fund type 1 research that’s making headway.

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Take part in research

Help researchers make progress to improve lives and find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

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Volunteer

Build your skills, meet new people and have fun, all while making a real difference.