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

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The Breakthrough T1D Media team is here to help journalists and producers with information on type 1 diabetes research, with facts and figures about type 1 diabetes, position statements, information on the celebrities giving their backing to Breakthrough T1D and with any other enquiries.
Content last reviewed and updated: 26.09.2024

Are you a journalist seeking information about type 1 diabetes and our mission to prevent, treat and cure the condition? We are able to provide members of the media with:

For all media enquiries please email pressoffice@breakthrought1d.org.uk. This email is monitored between 09:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday.

Please note: the above email address is for enquiries from the media/journalists only. Please email info@breakthrought1d.org.uk with all other enquiries.

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Scientist researcher woman in white coat using microscope in laboratory
Research
1 July 2025

New trial results show potential protection against kidney damage in young adults  

A recent study has shown that a treatment currently used for type 2 diabetes could be used to help prevent kidney damage in young adults with type 1

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Grid of unbranded vials of insulin with purple tops
Research
27 June 2025

Update on NovoRapid PumpCart supply for YpsoPump users

We’re aware of growing concern around insulin supply in the UK, and we want to reassure our community that this is not a general insulin shortage. There is no need to change the type of insulin you use.

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A woman researcher at work in a lab
Research
24 June 2025

Six-month clinical data shows engineered islets can exist without immunosuppression

New data from Sana Biotechnology, in collaboration with Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden, shows that six months post-transplant, one person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is successfully producing insulin and does not require immunosuppression.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals logo graphic
Research
23 June 2025

Vertex trial of Zimislecel cellular therapy enables ten of 12 participants to remain insulin independent

US-based company Vertex have published promising figures from their cell therapy trial, showing advancements in stem cell research.

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Two young people sat in a park, with type 1 diabetes continuous glucose monitor visible on their arms
Breakthrough T1D
20 June 2025

Warning issued for Dexcom G6 users as Android 16 update causes compatibility issues

If you use the Dexcom G6 app on your Android smartphone, the newest Android 16 operating system may disrupt how the app functions.

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Two older men at home reading type 1 diabetes information booklets.
Research
17 June 2025

Healthcare systems unprepared for rising number of older adults with T1D

We're calling for urgent reform as new report reveals older people with T1D are systematically failed by health and social care services.

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MEPs and Breakthrough T1D staff posing for a photograph at the European Parliament
Breakthrough T1D
6 June 2025

Breakthrough T1D helps organise event at the European Parliament

Breakthrough T1D has helped organise an event hosted by Tomislav Sokol titled ‘Accelerating Breakthroughs to Address Unmet Needs in Type 1 Diabetes.’

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Scientist researcher woman in white coat using a computer in laboratory
Research
29 May 2025

New research shows enteroviral infections may contribute to the development of T1D

This study is the largest and most comprehensive to date examining human pancreas tissue for signs of viral infection in people with and without type 1 diabetes (T1D).