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Knowledge and support
Explore a wealth of topics to understand what type 1 diabetes is, how to cope with a new diagnosis, what treatments and technologies are available, where to connect with others living with type 1, and much more.
About type 1 diabetes
Learn about the causes, signs and symptoms of type 1, the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and how the condition is treated.
Guide to new diagnosis
There’s a lot to learn after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Explore our guides for newly-diagnosed adults and for parents and carers of children diagnosed with type 1.
Free information packs
Order from our series of free information packs, including KIDSAC with Rufus the type 1 diabetes bear, an adult type 1 toolkit, and School Pack – a guide to support parents and teachers to understand type 1 at school.
Managing type 1 diabetes
There can be a lot to learn about managing type 1 diabetes, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have lived with type 1 for some time, our guide to managing type 1 diabetes gives you information and support on how to manage your blood glucose levels, count carbs and deal with hypos and hypers.
Living with type 1 diabetes
Get advice and information about managing type 1 diabetes around everyday life, including work, exercise, travel and nutrition. Explore health and wellbeing topics, including pregnancy, menopause, emotional wellbeing and contraception.
Guide to type 1 diabetes technology
Our guide to type 1 diabetes technology gives you information about insulin and the different ways to get it into your body. You can find out about the different devices that can help you monitor your blood glucose levels.
Type 1 diabetes complications
We can help you understand type 1 complications, the signs to look out for and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Guide for parents and carers
Managing type 1 diabetes after your child’s new diagnosis can be a steep learning curve. We know it can be tough, but there is help and support to help you through this early stage.
Our guide covers managing your child’s type 1, treatment and technology for children, how to explain type 1 to young children, and how to manage all stages of your child’s education.
The type 1 diabetes community
Getting connected is a great way to learn about type 1 diabetes and get support from people who understand what you’re going through.
Learn about Breakthrough T1D’s Type 1 Discovery events and other online forums, Facebook groups and social media hashtags to follow.
Resource hub
Explore shared stories, videos, tech animations, Breakthrough T1D’s Discovery magazine, articles, guides and interactive tools – all to help build your knowledge of type 1 diabetes.
Contact us
You can contact us by phone on 020 7713 2030 or email us at info@breakthrought1d.org.uk. Our phone lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Breakthrough T1D has offices in London and Scotland and is part of an international network of affiliates.
Have you been recently diagnosed?
Our guides can help provide you with information and support in your journey to living well with type 1 diabetes.
