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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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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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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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News
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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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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News
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.