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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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Lyle Story
News
17 September 2025

Tragic death highlights urgent need for greater understanding of T1D

An investigation has confirmed that Lyla Story died from diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication that can occur when type 1 diabetes goes undiagnosed.

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Woman wearing a grey vest, holding young baby in arms and looking down at the child. They are wearing continuous glucose monitor on left arm.
Research
8 September 2025

Study shows blood glucose levels need not influence people’s decision to breastfeed

A new research paper has presented data that shows people breastfeeding with type 1 diabetes (T1D) need not let higher blood glucose levels stop them from breastfeeding their infants

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Older man speaking with female doctor whilst sat at a table
Breakthrough T1D
5 September 2025

Type 1 diabetes diagnoses unaffected by reported lab test errors

NHS England has confirmed that some machines used to diagnose and monitor diabetes have produced inaccurate results, affecting people being assessed for type 2 diabetes.

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ELSA testing kits to screen for type 1 diabetes in children
Research
20 August 2025

Breakthrough T1D takes next step in raising awareness of early detection, with support from Sanofi

We’re pleased to announce that we are launching a new initiative to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in type 1 diabetes (T1D), with support from Sanofi.