Breakthrough T1D UK

We recently shared that the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge has funded three new projects to replace insulin-making beta cells in people living with type 1 diabetes. The new projects take inspiration from ticks, brain cells and tiny molecules that influence our genes: Dr Craig Beall and Dr Thomas Piers at the University of Exeter will explore whether a type of brain cell that makes insulin can be used to develop long-lasting, effective beta cell therapies for T1D which are resistant to the type 1 immune attack. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etTA5ZRP 🧠 Dr Aida Martinez-Sanchez and Dr Prashant Srivastava at Imperial College London will investigate how tiny molecules called microRNAs change the function of insulin-making beta cells. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egZ-i6Xw 🧬 Prof Shoumo Bhattacharya and Prof David Hodson at the University of Oxford will take inspiration from tick saliva to develop a defence mechanism for beta cells transplanted into people with T1D. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKTFfkgR 🪲 #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Research #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge Steve Morgan Foundation Diabetes UK

Looking for a rewarding new job? 👀 Join our team and help make life better for people living with type 1 diabetes! We’re looking for a strategic, insights-led individual to join our passionate Supporter Marketing & Experience team and lead Individual Giving as our Individual Giving and Insights Manager. Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3NNuDa7 #Jobs #CharityJob #Hiring

🚨 Exciting cure research news! 🚨 Clinical trials of lab-grown insulin-making cells in the US have moved into phase 3, which is the final stage of the clinical trials process aimed at gathering data for regulatory approval. This is first time a treatment to cure type 1 diabetes has reached this stage! Find out more 👇

The MESSAGE project aims to create policies ensuring researchers consider sex and #gender in their work. MESSAGE are hosting a webinar next week to launch their new framework for best practice for medical #research in the UK. Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEra5JUj

Could you help researchers? They need help to understand how you read your blood glucose monitoring screens. If you are a person/their carer who is: ✅ Over 18 years old ✅ Have been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 2+ years ✅ Are using a Dexcom or Freestyle Libre device Find out more and take the survey: https://bit.ly/4fsspJ4 #Research #Type1Diabetes #GBDoc

In creating our film ‘What a cure feels like’ we aimed to authentically represent the diversity of the T1D community. To achieve this, we incorporated not only the real-life experiences of those featured in the film but also insights from over 35 individuals affected by T1D. Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/40M2MiD #BreakthroughT1D #T1D #WhatACureFeelsLike

Join the type 1 diabetes community on Tuesday 12 November, from 7.00-8.30pm for an empowering evening focused on advocacy. Learn more about how to advocate for your needs—whether you’re living with T1D or supporting a child with T1D 💙 Sign up for free today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXwwKrnE #T1D #DiscoveryDays

“Our hope is for the film to reach far and wide and to help people understand a little more about the condition and the research and support provided by Breakthrough T1D. Everywhere I go, I bump into people living with or who know someone with type 1, so the awareness is really needed.” - Tara, mum of Tahlia who lives with T1D. Today marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Month. Please watch and share our film to help raise awareness of T1D 👉 https://bit.ly/3AeNS9G #BreakthroughT1D #T1D #WhatACureFeelsLike #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

🌟 Exciting Update on Guillermo Garcia's marathon challenge🌟 Since beginning the incredible attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time a type 1 diabetic completes all six World Marathon Majors, Guillermo has made amazing progress, as well as raising a fantastic 4500 euros so far! 💪 He completed his first marathon in Berlin, and is now gearing up for the next big race - the New York Marathon!🏃♂️ Living with T1D since the age of 12, Guillermo continues to show that T1D doesn’t have to stop anyone from achieving their dreams. Join us in cheering him on as he prepares for New York, and read more about Guillermo's Guinness World record attempt here: https://bit.ly/4dZFsRp 💙

Could you take part in the FORWARD clinical study? Researchers are looking for people to take part: ➡️ Aged 18-65 years old ➡️ Have had T1D for at least five years ➡️ At least two episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the past year Learn more and fill out the expression of interest form: https://bit.ly/3SMi5mo #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Research