Support for newly-diagnosed children
A diagnosis of type 1 in the family can be a difficult and traumatic time for everyone involved. We’re here to make it just a little bit easier.
Information about living with type 1 diabetes
Understanding type 1
Learn about symptoms, the causes of type 1, complications and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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Managing type 1
Read about managing blood glucose levels, managing hypos and hypers and how to do carb counting
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Treating type 1
Learn about blood glucose meters, injecting insulin and using insulin pumps, CGMs and flash glucose sensing
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Discovery Days
Come to a Discovery Day to meet other families living with type 1, listen to speakers talk about the latest research and find out more about JDRF
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Online communities
Read others' stories, connect with people with type 1 online and get support, tips and links to other resources to help manage your child's type 1
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Order free information packs
Get free information packs and leaflets on coping with diagnosis, type 1 technology, supporting your child at school or university plus much more
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Type 1 Discovery magazine
Download our Type 1 Discovery magazine and get the latest research news, information about JDRF events and stories from people living with type 1.
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Useful links
Find online and offline resources, helplines, support groups and practical information to help with diagnosis and management of type 1
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Shared experiences
Read real-life stories on our blog from people with type 1 on topics from travelling to technology and exercise to emotions
Read moreDiagnosis stories
Coming to terms with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis
Ruth Fitzgerald shares her experiences as a parent, following her daughters’ recent diagnosis.
Read Ruth's story
I want people to know it's a shock but you can handle it
Actress Nina Wadia talks about the shock and confusion her son's diagnosis caused, and how they dealt with it
Read Nina's story
Myth or fact?
You or your child might start to hear people say stuff about type 1 diabetes that simply isn’t true. Next time you hear a myth, come back with a fact.
Here’s a quick quiz to help you!
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How to get involved
Youth Ambassador Programme
If you’d like to bust the myths and teach people the facts about type 1 diabetes, become a JDRF Youth Ambassador.
Find out more about this exciting role
Fundraise at school
Schools across the country are raising money to help fund our life changing research. View fun ideas for you to try at school
Fundraising ideas for schools