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

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The Breakthrough T1D Media team is here to help journalists and producers with information on type 1 diabetes research, with facts and figures about type 1 diabetes, position statements, information on the celebrities giving their backing to Breakthrough T1D and with any other enquiries.
Content last reviewed and updated: 26.09.2024

Are you a journalist seeking information about type 1 diabetes and our mission to prevent, treat and cure the condition? We are able to provide members of the media with:

For all media enquiries please email pressoffice@breakthrought1d.org.uk. This email is monitored between 09:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday.

Please note: the above email address is for enquiries from the media/journalists only. Please email info@breakthrought1d.org.uk with all other enquiries.

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Breakthrough T1D
20 June 2025

Warning issued for Dexcom G6 users as Android 16 update causes compatibility issues

If you use the Dexcom G6 app on your Android smartphone, the newest Android 16 operating system may disrupt how the app functions.

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Two older men at home reading type 1 diabetes information booklets.
Research
17 June 2025

Healthcare systems unprepared for rising number of older adults with T1D

We're calling for urgent reform as new report reveals older people with T1D are systematically failed by health and social care services.

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MEPs and Breakthrough T1D staff posing for a photograph at the European Parliament
Breakthrough T1D
6 June 2025

Breakthrough T1D helps organise event at the European Parliament

Breakthrough T1D has helped organise an event hosted by Tomislav Sokol titled ‘Accelerating Breakthroughs to Address Unmet Needs in Type 1 Diabetes.’

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Scientist researcher woman in white coat using a computer in laboratory
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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Female doctor with smiling patient in clinic setting
Research
26 March 2025

Making medical research programmes and clinical trials more accessible and inclusive

Read our top takeaways from the ‘Recruiting to medical research programmes and trials – how can we be smarter and more equitable?’ webinar.