Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a life-changing autoimmune condition that affects 400,000 people in the UK today. It is not caused by diet or lifestyle, cannot be reversed and currently has no cure. T1D occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without enough insulin, the body can’t use sugar properly. People with T1D must continuously monitor their blood glucose levels because if left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications.

We are the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity, helping to make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. For 40 years, we have been breaking down barriers to improve life with T1D. We achieve this by connecting the brightest minds, investing in the most promising research, campaigning for access to treatments and technology, and supporting the T1D community. Tomorrow, we will make this condition a thing of the past.