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We’re powering the breakthroughs that stop T1D getting in the way

For 40 years, we’ve been working to stop type 1 diabetes (T1D) from putting life on pause and helping to take back all those precious moments.

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Together, we’re driving breakthroughs towards a world where no one has to live with type 1 diabetes. From smarter technology that makes everyday life easier, to world-leading research and better access to care.

We recently lost one of our contributors, Tahlia Humphrey, who died due to complications of T1D. This film is dedicated to Tahlia and her family.

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The impact of breakthroughs

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Positive follow-up data from Sana Biotechnology gives hope for people with T1D

Lab-engineered cells have been able to evade the immune system and produce insulin for 14 months without the need for immunosuppression.

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12 of 12 trial participants no longer injecting insulin

This clinical trial, testing immunosuppressive drug tegoprubart, is a huge step in the right direction for people with T1D.

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“The technology that’s given me peace of mind”

New mum Manisha reveals how hybrid closed loop (HCL) technology has supported her post-partum journey.

Your regular donation funds breakthroughs

By starting a regular gift today, you’re driving breakthroughs and taking back life from T1D. Here’s how your monthly donation makes an impact:

 

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Driving research

Monthly donations provide the reliable funding that drives research forward. This sustained support is what turns promising ideas in the lab into life-changing breakthroughs.

 

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Improving lives

Regular gifts power tomorrow’s cures and improve lives today. As well as research, a monthly gift supports better access to treatments and technology, earlier diagnosis, and action to reduce inequalities in T1D care.

 

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Spreading your support

Regular giving spreads your support into manageable monthly amounts that deliver greater impact over time, with complete flexibility to change or stop whenever you choose.

 

No matter how much you choose to give, your commitment today will help fund the research, stop the interruptions and take life back from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D 40th anniversary logo: we won't stop until we find a cure
As the only UK charity entirely focused on T1D, we mark our 40th anniversary this year by renewing our commitment: making life better today, and curing T1D tomorrow.

We won’t stop until we find a cure.

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