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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.
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Home > News & events > Information events > Breakthrough T1D Virtual Discovery Day: Advocating for yourself with T1D
On Tuesday 12 November 2024 we held an informative virtual event dedicated to discussing how you can advocate for yourself with type 1 diabetes.
Living with T1D requires ongoing management, but knowing how to advocate for yourself can make the world of difference to your health and confidence, as you understand further what support you should be afforded.
This virtual event explored different ways you can ensure your voice is heard and your needs are met, whether in the workplace, when traveling, or while navigating healthcare so that you can live and thrive with T1D.
Sign up for our free event on Saturday 21 June in Newcastle upon Tyne for a day filled with education, empowerment and community.
Watch the video of our virtual event from March 2025 to learn more about T1D research and the work we are doing to drive breakthroughs towards cures for T1D.
This is a recording of our online event that took place in January 2024, covering themes of nutrition, mental health, physical activity and socialising.
Our ‘Virtual Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event: Females and Type 1 Diabetes’ will highlight the hormonal variances of how being a female can affect our blood sugar control and that this variation is normal.
