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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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News
29 October 2024

New report calls for more equal access to type 1 diabetes technology

Our Access for All report, launched today, highlights how far we’ve come with advancements in diabetes technology, but shows that many people still face barriers when trying to access T1D technology.

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Research
14 October 2024

Breakthrough T1D-funded researcher wins Nobel Prize

Professor David Baker, a Breakthrough T1D-funded researcher at the University of Washington, has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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Breakthrough T1D UK
1 October 2024

JDRF has now become Breakthrough T1D in the UK!

Breakthrough T1D will continue JDRF's journey, accelerating breakthroughs in research, breakthroughs in access to treatments, and bringing the T1D community together to help everyone make their own personal breakthroughs.

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Research
3 September 2024

Top 10 research priorities for adults living with type 1 diabetes

A new study, which we helped conduct, reveals the most important unanswered questions about type 1 diabetes, based on the priorities of adults in the UK and Ireland.

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Fancy dress

Wear It ONEderful

This World Diabetes Day, wear your most joyful, whimsical and downright wonderful outfits.

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Runs

TCS London Marathon 2025

If you’re only ever going to do one marathon, make sure it’s the TCS London Marathon.

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Walks & treks

Thames Bridge Trek 2025

Take in unrivalled views of the London skyline from the city’s best vantage points – its bridges!

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Runs

Brighton Marathon 2025

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.