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Type 1 diabetes news

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Breakthrough T1D
30 March 2026

Three key themes for ATTD 2026

The Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference took place in Barcelona this year. There were many topics discussed, from artificial intelligence in type 1 diabetes (T1D) management to how technology can help people with T1D play sports. We will be bringing you three key themes that ran throughout the conference – early detection, cellular cures and disease-modifying therapies.

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Breakthrough T1D
16 March 2026

Positive 14-month follow-up data from Sana Biotechnology gives hope for people with type 1 diabetes

These lab-engineered cells have been able to evade the immune system and produce insulin for 14 months without the need for immunosuppression.

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Research
13 March 2026

Tegoprubart: behind the headlines

You may have seen headlines or social media posts about a new drug called tegoprubart, with some suggesting it could help people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) stop taking insulin.

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Breakthrough T1D
11 March 2026

Breakthrough T1D announces celebrity ambassador James Norton for 2026 TCS London Marathon

We're delighted to announce that James Norton will be taking on the 2026 London Marathon for Team Breakthrough T1D.

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Breakthrough T1D
2 March 2026

How could ‘cyborg tissue’ help people with type 1 diabetes?

Researchers funded by Breakthrough T1D in America have used small, electrical implant systems in lab-grown, insulin-producing cells.

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Breakthrough T1D
26 February 2026

New report identifies ‘disconnect’ in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

The report calls for urgent action to close these gaps and protect vulnerable people from avoidable harm.

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Breakthrough T1D UK's Chris Bright who lives with type 1 in action on the Futsal court pictured immediately after kicking the ball with team mates watching on subs bench
Breakthrough T1D
10 February 2026

Breakthrough T1D welcomes new parliamentary action calling for inclusive sport for people living with diabetes

Breakthrough T1D is supporting a major new call to action urging Government and the sport and physical activity sector to remove barriers faced by people living with diabetes.

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Research
2 February 2026

What are B cells, and why do they matter in type 1 diabetes? New study highlights the importance of immune cell type

New research suggests that B cells play a major role in damaging protective immune cells called Tregs. Protecting Tregs could help protect insulin-producing cells in the early stages of T1D.