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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: 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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Islet cells from human donors
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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A researcher looking through a microscope at a kidney on a chip.
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.

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Dr Ana Cruz in her lab
Research
8 January 2025

Breakthrough in T1D treatment: Engineered islets produce insulin without immunosuppression

Sana Biotechnology, a US-based biotech company, has released clinical data showing that the first person receiving engineered islets from deceased donors is now producing insulin without the need for immunosuppressive drugs.

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Mum and daughter wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts and holding a flag in a park.
News
16 December 2024

Research and policy breakthroughs in 2024

Our highlights from a year full of breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.