really do change everything 💙 thank you Jazz! See you soon 🙌🏼

for confidence, understanding and hope 💙

So much of what works in health, advocacy and beyond comes from people learning from and supporting other and building spaces where no one feels like they’re doing it alone.

Anchored in lived experience – and the reminder that community and peer support…

Selfie of Jazz and Dan

So good to see Jazz Sethi today for lunch on her travels from India 🇮🇳, catching up and talking about the power of connection, shared experience and showing up for one another in the #T1D community. These kinds of conversations always reinforce how vital community is: not just for support, but …

Watch this space 👀 A huge thank you to the Bukhman Foundation for their support of our Community Engagement work 💙

discussing the event, thinking about how we create welcoming, community‑led spaces for people to connect, learn and share, including plans for new insight‑driven elements with a particular focus on further supporting younger people within our community spaces. There are some exciting plans underway

about the current state of T1D tech access across all four UK nations, and how we continue to improve what we offer so it remains insight‑led and coproduced.

It also felt extra special to be meeting at LSE – the venue for our London #DiscoveryDay this September (as last year).

We spent time…

people of all ages and stages of #T1D to live well – through access to trusted information and support, building meaningful community connections, and working in partnership with the community, the NHS and others to extend our impact for people affected by #Type1Diabetes. We also had discussions…

Group picture (Ros, Bella, Chris, Dan, Helena, Lesley)

Group pucture (Ros, Chris, Dan, Helena, Lesley and Bella)

Selfie of Helena, Lesley, Ros, Bella, Chris and Dan

Group picture with LSE sign (Ros, Bella, Lesley, Helena, Chris and Dan)

Yesterday the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #CommunityEngagement team came together in person at LSE (London School of Economics) – and it was one of those days full of ideas, connection, passion and energy 💙

We spent time sharing our collective expertise and insights, focused on how we support …

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

conversation and donation lifts our community’s voice and moves us closer to life‑changing breakthroughs 💙
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#GBDoc #NIDoc #BBCLifeline @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

these innovations into reality. More than anything, it shows the power of our community: people living with T1D, loved ones, clinicians, scientists, volunteers, and fundraisers - all pulling together for a future without type 1.

Please watch, share and consider making a gift. Every share, …

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

There’s a strong message of progress too 🙏🏼 - including the extraordinary impact of diabetes technologies already transforming daily life for so many. Seeing this highlighted on national TV reinforces how far research and advocacy have taken us, and the huge role our community plays in helping turn

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

their journeys, people living with T1D helping others feel seen and understood, and dedicated researchers like Tim Tree and Parth Narendran explaining why early detection matters so much. We also hear from our CEO Karen Addington on the breakthroughs your support continues to drive.

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

This appeal raises vital awareness of what T1D truly means: the relentlessness, the strength it demands, the progress and hope - and a powerful reminder of just how serious it can be. Hosted beautifully by Nina Wadia, the film brings together voices from across our community: families sharing …

BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.

Our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social BBC Lifeline Appeal is live! 💙 
Feeling incredibly proud - and moved - seeing our #T1D community front and centre today. As someone living with #Type1Diabetes myself, it’s powerful to see the realities of this lifelong condition shared with a national audience.

… reassuring. Forever grateful for this wonderful technology 💙 #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

Screenshot of CarPlay showing glucose levels

It’s the small things that make life with #T1D that bit easier. What might seem simple to others can have a huge impact - like the new CarPlay update that lets Live Activities/widgets from my (DIY) Loop show up while driving. Having glucose levels visible makes the road safer and so much more … 1/2

… and most importantly, help raise vital funds to drive forward life-changing research. Huge thanks to everyone who came along and made it so special. Until next time! #T1D #GBDoc #NIDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social 2/2

Collage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk Belfast

Collage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk Belfast

Collage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk Belfast

Collage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk Belfast

What an incredible day at the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social OneWalk #Belfast on Saturday! 💙 These events are all about community, connection, and hope – and it was full of all three. It was amazing to walk alongside so many people who get it, share stories, raise awareness of #Type1Diabetes … 1/2

Lecture theatre with Breakthrough T1D branding

So excited to see many of you at our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #London Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition tomorrow, and of course, the bit we love the most: the conversations, support and connection of the #T1D community 💙

#Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

We at @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social want to hear your thoughts and experiences with hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey 👇

Take the survey here: bit.ly/4nMCCVO 💙 thank you!

Please share #T1D #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes #HCL @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

… community – the conversations, the support, and the connections that make these days so special.

Sign up below – can’t wait to see many of you there 🙏🏼

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Breakthrough T1D London Discovery Day

Thrilled to announce our upcoming @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day in #London! We’ve got an incredible agenda planned, featuring the brilliant @parthaskar.bsky.social (huge thanks, Partha! 💙).

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and be inspired by the power of the #T1D … 1/2

… message: You belong. You’re seen. And you are brilliant, exactly as you are 🫶🏻 2/2

#RepresentationMatters @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

This is such exciting news 🤩 – representation and normalisation really matters 💙
For people living with a health condition – here, #T1D – seeing their own experiences reflected in something as iconic and powerful as Barbie is incredible. It sends a loud, clear… 1/2

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impact on an international scale.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far. You’ve made these 10 years fly by (literally!) – and filled them with purpose, community, laughter, partnership and plenty of fun. 5/5

that never stops inspiring me and motivates me to continue. It reinforces daily that none of us are alone, and that #T1D doesn’t have to define or limit us.

Also thanks to our brilliant international Breakthrough T1D network, this work crosses borders – amplifying voices, ideas and … 4/5

… #Type1Diabetes. And it’s this spirit of collaboration that I value most – it’s where the real change happens 💙

The impact that’s happened in this time has been remarkable, but it’s rooted in those everyday conversations that spark change, energy and insight of this community… 3/5

Over the past decade, I’ve been lucky to work with some truly amazing people – across the #T1D community, colleagues, healthcare, research, volunteers and partner organisations all united by the goal of helping people feel confident, informed and supported in managing… 2/5

Today marks 10 years of working at Breakthrough T1D UK – and what a journey it’s been! 🎉 A moment to reflect.

When I started here, I knew I wanted to make a difference: but I didn’t imagine just how much purpose, passion and community I’d find along the way. And that’s thanks to all of you. 1/5

2/2 … none of us are alone, and that #T1D doesn’t have to define or limit us. So thankful to be part of it @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social

#Type1Diabetes #TAD2025