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Complications Research Treatment research
1 July 2025

New trial results show potential protection against kidney damage in young adults  

A recent study has shown that a treatment currently used for type 2 diabetes could be used to help prevent kidney damage in young adults with type 1

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Grid of unbranded vials of insulin with purple tops
Living with type 1 Type 1 technology
27 June 2025

Update on NovoRapid PumpCart supply for YpsoPump users

We’re aware of growing concern around insulin supply in the UK, and we want to reassure our community that this is not a general insulin shortage. There is no need to change the type of insulin you use.

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A woman researcher at work in a lab
Cure research Research
24 June 2025

Six-month clinical data shows engineered islets can exist without immunosuppression

New data from Sana Biotechnology, in collaboration with Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden, shows that six months post-transplant, one person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is successfully producing insulin and does not require immunosuppression.

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Cure research Research
23 June 2025

Vertex trial of Zimislecel cellular therapy enables ten of 12 participants to remain insulin independent

US-based company Vertex have published promising figures from their cell therapy trial, showing advancements in stem cell research.

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Two young people sat in a park, with type 1 diabetes continuous glucose monitor visible on their arms
Type 1 technology
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.
Living with type 1 Policy and advocacy 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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Karen Addington
Breakthrough T1D UK
14 June 2025

Karen Addington awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours

Our CEO received the MBE in recognition of her exceptional services to people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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MEPs and Breakthrough T1D staff posing for a photograph at the European Parliament
Breakthrough T1D UK Cure research Policy and advocacy Research
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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Breakthrough T1D UK Prevention research 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
Awareness Breakthrough T1D UK Living with type 1 Type 1 technology
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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Breakthrough T1D UK 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 UK Fundraising Policy and advocacy Research
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.

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Young man and woman with type 1 diabetes using diabetes technology
Awareness Living with type 1 Treatments
25 March 2025

Novo Nordisk to discontinue Levemir insulin by end of 2026

Novo Nordisk will stop producing Levemir insulin next year but there are plans in place to help you transition to an alternative.

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Islet cells from human donors
Research
17 March 2025

Breakthrough in T1D treatment: Improving islet transplantation

Researchers funded by Breakthrough T1D in the US have published promising new data that could help to improve islet transplantation for people with T1D.

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A researcher looking through a microscope at a kidney on a chip.
Policy and advocacy Research
4 March 2025

UK diabetes and kidney charities establish key research and healthcare recommendations for diabetic kidney disease

A new paper co-authored by Breakthrough T1D, Diabetes UK, and Kidney Research UK has identified six themes to tackle diabetic kidney disease.

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Dr Ana Cruz in her lab
Research
8 January 2025

Breakthrough in T1D treatment: Engineered islets produce insulin without immunosuppression

Sana Biotechnology, a US-based biotech company, has released clinical data showing that the first person receiving engineered islets from deceased donors is now producing insulin without the need for immunosuppressive drugs.

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Mum and daughter wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts and holding a flag in a park.
Policy and advocacy Research
16 December 2024

Research and policy breakthroughs in 2024

Our highlights from a year full of breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.

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Researcher with microscope
Research
13 December 2024

Breakthrough T1D funds four new type 1 diabetes research projects in the UK

We’ve awarded four new grants to UK researchers to help improve lives and develop cures for people living with type 1 diabetes.

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A photo from the Sugarplum Dinner of Albin Lee Meldau, Jubie Wigan and Jack Savoretti wearing black tie, standing for a photo in front of a screen that says Sugarplum Children and Breakthrough T1D.
Fundraising
18 November 2024

Fundraising dinner raises over £250,000 for Breakthrough T1D on World Diabetes Day

The fifth Sugarplum Dinner, hosted by Jubie Wigan saw supporters come together to help fund our mission to cure type 1 diabetes and make everyday life better for everyone who faces it.

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Celebrities
15 November 2024

Rhea Norwood becomes new ambassador for Breakthrough T1D

Actor Rhea Norwood has been announced as the newest ambassador for Breakthrough T1D.

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Policy and advocacy Research
12 November 2024

New policy framework launches to improve sex and gender data in UK research

The framework aims to encourage UK researchers to consider different sexes (biological attributes) and genders (roles, behaviours and identity in society) to address gaps in health data.

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A young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor looks on to a man scanning his sensor.
Policy and advocacy
29 October 2024

New report calls for more equal access to type 1 diabetes technology

Our Access for All report, launched today, highlights how far we’ve come with advancements in diabetes technology, but shows that many people still face barriers when trying to access T1D technology.

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A headshot of Professor David Baker in his laboratory.
Research Treatment research
14 October 2024

Breakthrough T1D-funded researcher wins Nobel Prize

Professor David Baker, a Breakthrough T1D-funded researcher at the University of Washington, has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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A group of Breakthrough T1D women fundraisers wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts and waving flags while smiling.
Breakthrough T1D UK
1 October 2024

JDRF has now become Breakthrough T1D in the UK!

Breakthrough T1D will continue JDRF's journey, accelerating breakthroughs in research, breakthroughs in access to treatments, and bringing the T1D community together to help everyone make their own personal breakthroughs.

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Research
3 September 2024

Top 10 research priorities for adults living with type 1 diabetes

A new study, which we helped conduct, reveals the most important unanswered questions about type 1 diabetes, based on the priorities of adults in the UK and Ireland.

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Research Treatment research
2 September 2024

JDRF-funded smart insulin research shows promise

When given to mice and pigs with type 1 diabetes, a new type of oral insulin developed with JDRF funding detects rising blood glucose and quickly lowers it to a safe level without causing hypos.

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Type 1 diabetic daisy wearing a medical mask and sat looking at the camera from her hospital chair during one of her clinical trial appointments
Prevention research Research
31 July 2024

Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating type 1 diabetes

New research finds that ustekinumab, a drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, may help children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes keep making insulin for longer.

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A researcher sits in a lab beside screening samples and lab equipment for early detection of type 1 diabetes.
Policy and advocacy Research
24 June 2024

New guidance sets out how to support people with early-stage type 1 diabetes

New international guidance detailing how to monitor and support people with early-stage type 1 diabetes (T1D) has the potential to reduce the trauma associated with being diagnosed with T1D, enable people to access the latest treatments to delay the need for insulin therapy, and reduce long-term health complications.

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James Norton sitting in an armchair holding a teddy that has a CGM on it's arm. There is a plush woolly mammoth next to him.
Awareness Celebrities Living with type 1
18 June 2024

James Norton to read CBeebies bedtime story about type 1 diabetes

JDRF ambassador James Norton will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story this Diabetes Awareness Week to help young children understand type 1 and how it can be managed

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Breakthrough T1D UK
18 June 2024

JDRF UK to become Breakthrough T1D in major international rebrand

The leading global type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF International (JDRF) is proud to unveil its new brand and name, Breakthrough T1D. The new name embodies its mission to cure and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D), while supporting everyone who lives with the condition.

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A novel insulin is being developed for implantable insulin pumps
Research Treatment research
16 May 2024

Novel insulin being developed to enable implantable insulin pumps

Medtronic Diabetes have announced they are funding the biopharmaceutical company Arecor Therapeutics to develop a novel, highly concentrated, thermostable insulin, which will be specialised for use in implantable insulin pumps.

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Colin Dayan
Cure research Prevention research Research Treatment research
22 April 2024

Professor Colin Dayan presented with the 2023 JDRF Rumbough Award 

The award recognises Professor Dayan’s remarkable accomplishments in type 1 diabetes research.

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Research
18 April 2024

Genetically unique siblings reveal new treatment target for type 1 diabetes

Two siblings who have unique changes in a key gene have given researchers new insights that could help lead to innovative new treatments in type 1 diabetes.

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It's ok to have these thoughts
Living with type 1
26 March 2024

Coping with Diabetes: a new emotional support tool for young people with type 1

JDRF and Digibete have teamed up to create Coping with Diabetes, a new interactive support tool to help children and young people with type 1 look after their mental health and wellbeing.

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Professor Richard Oram in the Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building at the University of Exeter.
Prevention research Research Treatment research
7 March 2024

New biochip launches that detects genetic risk of type 1 diabetes

A new test by Randox, developed with JDRF-funded researchers at the University of Exeter, is the first in the world to use genetics to quickly identify who is at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

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