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.
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.
Choose from a selection of modern and traditional designs in single or twin packs to support type 1 diabetes research this Christmas. Shop online and get fast delivery.
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.
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Our strength is our connections. 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. 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.
The Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) provides expert, independent scientific, clinical and lay support, advice and critical insights to Breakthrough T1D in the UK.
We’re hugely grateful for the passion and dedication of our corporate partners who provide support to help us fund world-class research. Learn about our corporate partnership opportunities, including company fundraising, sponsorship, cause-related marketing and in-kind support.
We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will continue to support people living with type 1 diabetes as our President.
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2013, is an Ambassador for Breakthrough T1D’s global research programme.
Breakthrough T1D is grateful to have support from many talented and high-profile celebrities. Their backing is helping to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and the work that we do.
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