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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: 06.11.2025

Thanks to the generosity of supporters, scientific breakthroughs are transforming what it means to live with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our latest edition is filled with inspiring stories and exciting developments.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • An exclusive interview with Annabel Steadman, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Skandar series, talking about her experience with T1D and her passion for telling inclusive stories.
  • The latest research, including a study showing that an existing drug therapy could slow the progression of T1D and innovations in developing novel insulins, which could make T1D management easier.
  • A deeper dive into the stages of T1D development and how this understanding is helping with early detection.
  • Menopause while living with T1D – Justine shares her story of navigating this stage of her life.
  • Update on teplizumab – the first ever disease-modifying therapy for T1D.

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The University of Oxford secures £10m gift to accelerate type 1 diabetes research

The Bukhman Foundation has donated the money to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes.

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23 September 2025

Six key things to take from this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference

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Research
19 September 2025

INNODIA trial shows existing drug may slow the progression of type 1 diabetes

INNODIA has announced positive results from its clinical trial MELD-ATG at the EASD conference in Vienna this year.

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Tragic death highlights urgent need for greater understanding of T1D

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