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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: 05.10.2026

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:

  • The latest on the approval of teplizumab for use on the NHS England and Wales, marking an important step forward in delaying the onset of T1D.
  • Professor Shareen Forbes’ groundbreaking research to improve islet transplantation and help more people benefit from this life-changing treatment.
  • Advice from Youth Ambassador Eden on preparing for university with T1D.
  • Volunteer Andy Buckle’s story of giving back to the T1D community and the difference years of dedicated support can make.

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New position statement says diabetes technology should not be stopped automatically in hospital

A new international position statement says people with diabetes should often be able to keep using continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and hybrid closed loop systems during a hospital stay, as long as it is safe and appropriate.

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Breakthrough T1D
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New study looks at gut bacteria and type 1 diabetes risk

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Breakthrough T1D
27 July 2026

Experimental treatment shows early promise for protecting insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes

Researchers from John Hopkins University, USA, partially funded by Breakthrough T1D, have developed an experimental treatment that protects the insulin-producing cells from inflammatory damage, allowing them to survive for longer in animal models.

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Close up of a doctor's hand holding an injection vial of Tzield teplizumab near a syringe
Treatments
23 June 2026

NICE approves teplizumab, marking a new era in T1D care 

We are delighted with the decision to approve teplizumab for use on the NHS.

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