Our resource hub is home to a wealth of articles, stories and videos about managing and living with type 1 diabetes.
Place your order for our free information packs that support adults and children who have been recently diagnosed.
Our researchers are working on different ways to develop a cure for type 1 diabetes - from growing insulin-producing beta cells in labs to hacking the immune system.
Learn about the technologies that can deliver insulin automatically when needed. And discover the next generation of insulins that are currently being developed.
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Take our free course for schools to learn more about supporting pupils with type 1 diabetes in educational settings.
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We provide a wealth of information and free resources to help you support and empower your patients.
Find out more about our free clinic resources to support newly diagnosed patients and place your clinic order today.
Our free KIDSAC helps parents and their children to deal with their diagnosis.
A free support and information pack for newly diagnosed adults. Also suitable for older teenagers.
A free information pack for parents and schools to support young people with type 1 diabetes in school, at home and when socialising.
This leaflet contains useful information for when you, or someone close to you, has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
This leaflet contains all the tools needed to understand or discuss type 1 diabetes.
In this toolkit we discuss pregnancy with type 1 diabetes, with special emphasis on preconception planning, the actual pregnancy and delivery.
Help raise awareness of the symptoms of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes by putting these posters up in your clinic or hospital.
A hypo information leaflet for you to print out and keep, or give to your friends, family and workplace. It explains what a hypo is, some of the signs and symptoms, and getting help in an emergency. In association with Dextro Energy – Fast and Direct.
A hypo emergency card for you to print out and keep in your wallet or purse. Fill out the relevant details (such as where your hypo treatments are kept) in case you are ever in need of assistance.
Advice for employers and line managers on supporting employees living with type 1 diabetes or who care for a relative with type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is no barrier to a successful, rewarding and fulfilling career. However, some people worry about what bearing their diabetes will have on their employment, whether they should tell their employer or how they will be supported.
Download this useful sheet to support managers and colleagues to know what to do in the event of a hypo.
Download our Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Days flyer to promote these free information sessions to your patients with type 1 diabetes.
Our School Pack includes information for teachers and parents on managing type 1, the symptoms of hypos and hypers and how to support a child with type 1 in educational and social settings.
A flyer which can be given to parents of children with type 1 so that they can order a School Pack to use to discuss their child's support needs with teachers at school.
A free 28 page guideline for schools, colleges and early years settings. Includes sections on: roles and responsibilities; insulin injections and pumps; blood glucose monitoring; PE, exercise and diabetes, and much more.
A great opportunity to hear about the latest developments in type 1 care, as well as a chance to network with colleagues.
“We didn’t realise how life-changing type 1 is, but we had to quickly accept it. Caden was given Rufus the bear from Breakthrough T1D in hospital when he was starting to feel a bit better. He really bonded with Rufus, and they became best friends instantly.”
You're already aware that there's a lot to learn after a new type 1 diagnosis. Support your patients to understand everything they need to know and to learn from others who have been there too.
A guide to support parents and carers at the time of diagnosis. It provides information on type 1 management topics, type 1 tech for children and how to work with nurseries, childminders and schools.
Our guide to type 1 diabetes technology helps people with type 1 learn about insulin and the different ways to get it into their body. It also includes information on the different devices that can help with monitoring blood glucose levels.
Our University Toolkit includes information for young people to help manage type 1 effectively while living independently. Topics include relationships, studying and exam stress, alcohol, emotional wellbeing and exercise.
Our Discovery days, events and exhibitions are free to attend and offer a great opportunity to meet others with type 1 diabetes. Hear from leading experts, explore type 1 tech and take part in discussions groups on a wide variety of topics. These informative community events are held across the UK and are open to all.
Connect with the T1D community this 18 April at our family-friendly type 1 diabetes technology discovery event in West Bromwich.
Discussing the main themes from this year's Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes conference – early detection, cellular cures and disease-modifying therapies.
These lab-engineered cells have been able to evade the immune system and produce insulin for 14 months without the need for immunosuppression.
You may have seen headlines or social media posts about a new drug called tegoprubart, with some suggesting it could help people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) stop taking insulin.
Researchers funded by Breakthrough T1D in America have used small, electrical implant systems in lab-grown, insulin-producing cells.
Take this free online course from DAFNE to help your patients with type 1 diabetes learn about using hybrid closed loop (HCL) technology.
Our Resource Hub is home to a wealth of information and shared experiences about living with type 1 diabetes.
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