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We provide a wealth of information and free resources to help you support and empower your patients.

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Free clinic resources

Find out more about our free clinic resources to support newly diagnosed patients and place your clinic order today.

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Contents of Breakthrough T1D UK's KIDSAC free resource for child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Includes Rufus the bear, books and leaflets
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KIDSAC

Our free KIDSAC helps parents and their children to deal with their diagnosis.

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Contents of Breakthrough T1D UK's Type 1 toolkit free resource for adult newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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Adult Type 1 Toolkit

A free support and information pack for newly diagnosed adults. Also suitable for older teenagers.

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Contents of Breakthrough T1D UK's School Pack free resource to help teachers and parents manage type 1 diabetic children in educational setting
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Let's Talk About Type 1 – School Pack

A free information pack for parents and schools to support young people with type 1 diabetes in school, at home and when socialising.

Shared stories

A young boy with Down's syndrone sitting with Rufus, the bear with type 1 diabetes
Caden and Jamieleigh
Jamieleigh Caden’s sister

How Rufus the bear gave Caden comfort during the hard days in hospital

“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.”

Informative guides

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A man and woman who are parents of a child with type 1 diabetes, sitting on a sofa together reading an information leaflet from Breakthrough T1D UK, the type 1 diabetes charity and research funder.

Guide to new diagnosis

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.

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Sam and Daisy Barnes who talk about how Daisy manages type 1 diabetes at school

Guide for parents and carers

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.

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Guide to type 1 technology

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.

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Information for young people

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.

Type 1 Diabetes Discovery events

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.

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Research, treatments and tech news

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Research
2 February 2026

What are B cells, and why do they matter in type 1 diabetes? New study highlights the importance of immune cell type

New research suggests that B cells play a major role in damaging protective immune cells called Tregs. Protecting Tregs could help protect insulin-producing cells in the early stages of T1D.

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Research
21 January 2026

UK study finds that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes could prevent thousands of emergencies 

A major UK study has shown that screening children for type 1 diabetes (T1D) can identify the condition in its earliest stages, before symptoms appear, offering families time, choices, and hope.

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A girl with type 1 diabetes after a teplizumab injection
Research
12 January 2026

Teplizumab approved in Europe to delay onset of type 1 diabetes

The European Commission has approved Teizeild, the European brand name for the immunotherapy teplizumab, for use in people with stage 2 type 1 diabetes (T1D). This marks an important step forward in efforts to delay the progression of the condition.

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News
19 December 2025

2025: A Year of Breakthroughs for Type 1 Diabetes

Highlights from an extraordinary year in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, treatment, advocacy and policy.

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