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.
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The announcement is the biggest treatment breakthrough for type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.
This legendary half marathon sees 60,000 runners take to the streets of Newcastle, crossing the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing in sunny South Shields.
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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Stay in the loop with the latest type 1 diabetes updates. If you don’t want to miss a thing, you can sign up to our newsletter or check out the latest edition of the Breakthrough T1D Discovery magazine. Have a look at our upcoming fundraising and information events – we always have a full calendar to look forward to.
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. Browse the Breakthrough T1D type 1 diabetes news hub by searching or filtering by categories most relevant to you.
Throughout the year, we offer a wide range of fundraising events which we invite you to get involved in. Our community of fundraisers is thousands strong, and we wouldn’t be able to do it without you. Wherever you are, there are events happening up and down the country, as well as virtual challenges to take part in. From sporting activities to galas, choose what suits you and make a massive difference to the future of type 1.
We regularly run free events across the UK centred on type 1 diabetes information and the latest developments. Our Discovery Events are packed full of guest speakers, networking and technology exhibitions. These sessions are a great way to connect with the type 1 diabetes community. If you can’t make the next event, take a look at our recordings of previous events so you don’t miss out.
We at JDRF want to help share events and conferences of interest for our healthcare professional community. These are a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments in type 1 care, as well as a chance to meet and network with colleagues.
There are lots of ways to immerse yourself in the type 1 diabetes community. Join an event such as one of our Discovery Events or apply to be part of our Youth Ambassador Programme. Get to know our Breakthrough T1D Resource Hub – a type 1 library full of guides, videos, tools and expert opinion. You can also explore a variety of ways to link up with the community on social media, through various groups, forums and hashtags.
Our flagship magazine is published three times a year and is the place to look for type 1-related interviews and stories. An informative and interesting read, you can access the latest edition online, or request a hard copy by filling out a quick form.
Get an insight into the statistics behind your diagnosis. At Breakthrough T1D, we’ve created an easy-to-use tool called DiaDigits to demonstrate the significant impact that having type 1 diabetes has on a person’s life. Simply enter a few details, such as your date of diagnosis, and we’ll send you a shareable infographic to help you tell the world your unique story.
If you’re a journalist or producer looking for accurate, evidence-based information about type 1 diabetes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As the leading type 1 diabetes research charity, we have a media team on hand to support you and can offer updates on the latest research, case studies, and statistics.
Our global network brings together the best minds in the world to work on the most promising areas of type 1 research. Find out how we’re working to cure, prevent and improve treatments for type 1.