Our resource hub is home to a wealth of articles, stories and videos about managing and living with type 1 diabetes.
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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.
You could win a cash prize of up to £25,000 when you play the Breakthrough T1D lottery. As well as the chance to win great prizes, you’ll also help fund our research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Join us on Tuesday 4 June for an exclusive drinks reception and panel event featuring some of the UK’s top former and current sports professionals living with type 1 diabetes.
Find out about the latest progress in type 1 diabetes research, learn more about our ongoing partnerships or see what our celebrity ambassadors are up to.
Join the type 1 diabetes community and come together, raising awareness and vital funds for T1D. Every pound raised directly supports us to fund our life-changing research.
We provide a wealth of information and free resources to help you support and empower your patients or students.
Take our free course for schools to learn more about supporting pupils with type 1 diabetes in educational settings.
JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D. Our name has changed, our mission has not.
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Looking for a unique way to celebrate a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other special occasion? Why not consider asking for donations to Breakthrough T1D instead of gifts?
By choosing to fundraise for Breakthrough T1D at your event, you can transform your special occasions into meaningful milestones. Together with your friends and loved ones, you’ll help accelerate vital research, advocate for better care, and provide essential resources and support for everyone in the type 1 diabetes community.
Start your fundraising journey today and be a part of the movement towards a world without type 1 diabetes.
Facebook birthday fundraisers are a great way to raise funds for type 1 research and you’ll be raising lots of awareness too. To set up your Facebook birthday fundraiser, just follow the simple steps and in just a few minutes you’ll be ready to fundraise. Share your fundraiser on your newsfeed and invite your friends to donate. Facebook fundraisers are 100% free, meaning that we’re not charged a penny and all the money you raise will help to make a difference to everyone in the type 1 community.
This is a great way to allow guests to easily donate, even if they are unable to attend your celebration.
Put the kettle on and spend some quali-tea time with your friends and family by holding a Type 1 Tea Party.
Learn about where your donations go and what types of projects you help to fund.
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