We are the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity
We are committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes. And until the day we find the cure, we work to improve the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes in three ways:
Research
We invest in world-class research to find a cure faster and to improve treatments and prevention.
Support
We support and connect both people living with the condition and parents of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Advocacy
We advocate for better treatment via the NHS, including access to type 1 tech for everyone who wants to use it.
Help us make a difference
Without the generosity of people like you, our work would not be possible. Together, we want to see a world without type 1 diabetes. Join Team JDRF and help support our mission by taking part in one of our challenges:
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Climb 1 for Type 1
Come together and climb towards a world without type 1 diabetes. Join Team JDRF as we take on the highest peak in the UK, Ben Nevis, on 17 August 2024.
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One Walk
One Walk is back for 2024 with great locations across the UK to choose from. Let's come together, have fun, and raise awareness of the amazing type 1 community.
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About Type 1 Diabetes
- Over 400,000 people in the UK live with type 1 diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes both children and adults suddenly, regardless of their diet or lifestyle.
- It’s unpreventable and at present, there is no cure.