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JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D.
Our name has changed, our mission has not.

Healthcare professionals

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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Front cover of Breakthrough T1D UK's Straight to the Point book. A guide about living with type 1 diabetes
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Straight to the Point book

This 170-page book is a useful reference to help you keep on track and give you ideas for how to get the most out of life with type 1 diabetes.

Shared stories

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.

Mother and daughter with type 1 diabetes in a park with Breakthrough T1D tops

Research, treatments and tech news

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Research
29 May 2025

New research shows enteroviral infections may contribute to the development of T1D

This study is the largest and most comprehensive to date examining human pancreas tissue for signs of viral infection in people with and without type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Young man and woman with type 1 diabetes using diabetes technology
News
21 May 2025

mylife CamAPS FX app now available on iOS across the UK

People living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) across the UK now have more choice in how to manage their condition, with the mylife CamAPS FX app now available on iPhones.

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Scientist researcher woman in white coat using microscope in laboratory
Research
16 May 2025

£100 million pledge by Bukhman Foundation to transform T1D research and treatment

This charitable pledge by the Bukhman Foundation represents the UK’s largest philanthropic commitment towards funding research to accelerate new treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes.

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A woman and a young man hugging while standing outside in the sun. They are wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts to represent Breakthrough T1D, a funder of type 1 diabetes research.
Breakthrough T1D
29 April 2025

Breakthrough T1D publishes ambitious 10-year strategy to accelerate type 1 diabetes care

We have launched a new 10-year strategy aimed at driving significant advancements in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, treatment, and care.

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