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Type 1 diabetes information events

Our discovery days, events and exhibitions are free to attend and are held across the UK and online. They are a great opportunity to meet others with type 1, find out about the latest research progress, and hear inspirational talks from a range of speakers.

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In-person
Saturday 12 October 2024

Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition: Swansea

Join us in Swansea to discover the latest developments in type 1 research, hear from experts in the field and connect with others living with type 1.

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Virtual
Tuesday 12 November 2024

Breakthrough T1D Virtual Discovery Day

Join us online for an informative virtual event dedicated to discussing how you can advocate for yourself with type 1 diabetes.

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Mananging your well-being with type 1 diabetes - virtual discovery event
Recording Virtual

Managing your Wellbeing with Type 1 Diabetes – Virtual Discovery Event

This is a recording of our online event that took place in January 2024, covering themes of nutrition, mental health, physical activity and socialising.

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Recording Virtual

Novel Insulin Symposium 2023

As part of the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge in May 2023. we held a virtual symposium of leading experts in novel insulins from around the world.

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Recording Virtual

Education and Type 1 Diabetes – JDRF Virtual Discovery Event, June 2023

Life in education can be a little more challenging when you have type 1 diabetes. This event discusses the challenge of managing type 1 diabetes whilst going through education, as we showcase ideas and lived experiences of how to tackle school and college.

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Recording Virtual

Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes – JDRF Virtual Discovery Event, April 2023

Our ‘Virtual Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event – Mental Health’ discusses the challenge of managing type 1 diabetes and the impact it can have on your mental health. We discuss how to recognise the signs of others struggling with mental health, how you can support loved ones and to showcase coping mechanisms.

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Front screen for a video of a Breakthrough T1D UK Discovery event focused on physical activity and exercise. Showing a cyclist drinking out of a water bottle.
Recording Virtual

Physical Activity, Movement and Type 1 Diabetes – JDRF Virtual Discovery Event, February 2023

Physical activity and movement can affect your blood glucose levels, especially when living with type 1 diabetes. During our ‘Virtual Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event – Physical Activity, Movement and Type 1’, explore how being active impacts the way we manage type 1 diabetes.

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Front screen of two women sitting on a sofa laughing together, a video about females and type 1 diabetes that discusses hormonal changes and their impact on type 1. Part of a series of Breakthrough T1D UK Discovery event videos.
Recording Virtual

Females and Type 1 Diabetes – JDRF Virtual Discovery Event, January 2023

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.

Discovery Events

Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Events

We run Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Events across the country, so whether you’re newly-diagnosed or have been living with type 1 diabetes for some time, come to a Discovery Event where you’ll be able to:

  • Meet new people local to you with a connection to type 1
  • Listen to presentations about the latest cure, treatment and prevention research from leading scientists and diabetes specialists
  • Find out how to get involved in Breakthrough T1D UK events to expand your network
  • If you have a child with type 1, support him or her to meet other children and young people with the condition – we provide supervised children’s entertainment on the day

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Virtual Discovery Events Playlist

Catch up on our Virtual Discovery Events. Find out about the latest progress in type 1 diabetes research and hear from inspirational speakers living with type 1.

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Resource hub

Our resource hub is home to a wealth of information and shared experiences about living with type 1 diabetes.

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Type 1 diabetes community

Getting connected is a great way to learn about type 1 diabetes and get support from people who understand what you’re going through.

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