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What is type 1 diabetes?
Find out about causes, symptoms, complications and facts and figures about type 1
Our type 1 diabetes research
Discover JDRF's research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Meet others with type 1 diabetes
Join a local event to meet others with type 1, fundraise for type 1 research, volunteer or get your workplace involved
Latest news and events
The sugar tax: which of your preferred hypo drinks have reduced their sugar?
Friday, 6 April, marks the beginning of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. But many living with type 1 diabetes are still unsure about what changes this brings to some of their preferred hypo treatments.
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The Great Sunflower Challenge 2018
Let’s get growing in our Sunflower Challenge 2018! The challenge is now in its fifth year and will raise funds for JDRF at the same time. Can you top last year's 3.80 metres record?
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New glucagon spray to treat children's hypos faster?
A single puff of a new nasal glucagon spray helped all children on a trial to recover from moderate hypos within 30 minutes. Caregivers also found the spray easy to use, with two-thirds administering it to the child within 30 seconds.
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Abbott Libre purchase supply warning
Abbott, the manufacturer of the Freestyle Libre ‘flash’ glucose monitoring system, has announced additional restrictions to its supply of sensors available for purchase.
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Audit reveals fewer people with type 1 diabetes having hypos whilst in hospital – but it’s not all good news
The National Diabetes Inpatient Audit (NaDIA) has revealed that fewer hospital inpatients with type 1 diabetes are having episodes of hypoglycaemia.
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Fundraise
Whether you want to join one of our events or fundraise your own way, we'll be with you every step of the way. Choose from marathons, tea parties, wing walking and much more.
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Type 1 Tea Party
Put the kettle on and spend some quali-tea time with your friends and family by holding a Type 1 Tea Party to celebrate National Tea Day this April.
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Volunteer
Volunteering is great for meeting others with type 1, gaining experience for your CV or for the warm glow of knowing you're contributing.
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