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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.
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The announcement is the biggest treatment breakthrough for type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.
This World Diabetes Day, we’re inviting you to celebrate by wearing your most joyful, whimsical and downright wonderful outfits.
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.
Home > About Breakthrough T1D UK & our impact
Learn about our world-class research to treat, prevent and cure type 1 diabetes and the ways in which we campaign to promote access to better treatments and technologies for everyone with type 1. Explore our impact, our network, the Breakthrough T1D team and find information about careers with us.
We fund international research that will cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes and its complications. We focus on investing in research that will transform the lives of people with type 1 diabetes – improving treatments today until we find a cure.
Collaborating with a wide range of partners, we work to bring the most up to date medical technology treatments to you in the fastest possible time. We raise awareness of new treatments with the NHS and government and support their pathway through to people with type 1. We successfully campaigned for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to be available for all. We are currently working with partners to make sure hybrid closed loop systems (HCL) are also available to anyone who wants to use them.
As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity, we help make everyday life better while driving toward cures. Today, we’re opening doors that were once closed by T1D diagnosis. We do this by connecting the brightest minds and investing in the most promising research, campaigning for access, and supporting the T1D community. Tomorrow, we’ll make this condition a thing of the past.
Last year we raised £1.6 million for UK research projects and gave 41,534 support resources to people with type 1 diabetes and their healthcare professionals. Learn more about our achievements to improve the lives of people living with type 1.
We work closely with clinicians, researchers, the NHS and MPs to bring the latest treatments to people living with type 1. We are a part of a powerful network of affiliate Breakthrough T1Ds across the world, pooling our knowledge and resources to make research breakthroughs happen. And our ambassadors, from our patron, Her Majesty the Queen, to many other well-known people affected by type 1, champion the type 1 community helping to ensure that they are heard.
Join us in our mission to improve the lives of everyone affected by type 1 diabetes and become part of a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. Find the latest job vacancies and learn about what it’s like to work at Breakthrough T1D.
You can contact us by phone on 020 7713 2030 or email us at info@breakthrought1d.org.uk. Our phone lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. Breakthrough T1D has offices in London and Scotland and is part of an international network of affiliates.
Globally, in the last five years, Breakthrough T1D has directed more than $1 billion to cure type 1 diabetes and improve lives
80% of all Breakthrough T1D research funding is spent specifically on research to cure type 1
Breakthrough T1D is currently funding 19 clinical trials around the world
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