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

Type 1 Discovery magazine

Type 1 Discovery magazine brings you real-life stories of people living with type 1, in-depth interviews with researchers who are changing lives with their work, and the latest type 1 tech innovations that are helping to improve treatment for many.
Content last reviewed and updated: 22.07.2024

Published three times a year, Type 1 Discovery is packed with features, news, updates and ways to get involved with JDRF. The current issue includes features on:

  • Breakthrough T1D – find out all about our exciting new name and brand.
  • David Mitchell tells us what it’s like to represent the type 1 diabetes community on a Grand Challenge funding panel.
  • Manisha, a design and technology teacher, has a passion for raising awareness about type 1 and tells us all about it.
  • Find out how one man overcame his fear of needles when diagnosed with type 1.
  • Founder of the Diabetic Travelers Network, Julie Kiefer, gives us her top tips for travelling with type 1.

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Type 1 diabetes news

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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.