JDRF appoints new fundraising chief
18th July 2014
JDRF’s new UK Director of Fundraising is looking forward to “playing my part” in helping to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Dean Benton joined the Type 1 charity this week from ...
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Special baby formula does not affect Type 1 diabetes
15th July 2014
JDRF-funded researchers in Finland have found no evidence that using a hypoallergenic baby formula can affect the early stages of Type 1 diabetes. This contrasts with their findings from a ...
Charities call for ‘higher priority’ on the back of audit
26th June 2014
Leading diabetes charities have called for the condition to be given a “higher priority” following the “alarming” results of a nationwide bedside survey. The latest ...
JDRF Kilimanjaro climbers complete mountain challenge
24th June 2014
A JDRF team of trekkers has triumphed in its bid to be the largest ever group living with Type 1 diabetes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The group set off last week to climb Africa’s tallest ...
#BloodSugarSelfie returns for Diabetes Week
9th June 2014
Social media phenomenon #BloodSugarSelfie is back for Diabetes Week 2014 – and this time it is twice as big – as Bayer Diabetes Care UK will sponsor the event and match donations made to Type 1 ...
Cyclists urged to sign up to ‘Tour de Type 1’ this summer for JDRF
5th June 2014
Type 1 charity JDRF is calling on cyclists to take part in the ‘Tour de Type 1’ this summer to raise cash for diabetes research. The ride will take place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 ...
Somerset man with Type 1 diabetes gears up for 100th marathon
3rd June 2014
A 55-year-old with Type 1 diabetes is preparing for his 100th marathon. Martin Draper, from Bridgwater, who was diagnosed in 2003, has recently completed his 99th race and is preparing to join ...
People with diabetes invited to join online research debate
20th May 2014
People living with diabetes are invited to join in a live debate taking place today to help shape the future of research into their condition. The Diabetes Patient Focus Meeting is being ...
Friends smash £1m fundraising target with 230-mile cycle
8th May 2014
A group of 70 friends have spent the bank holiday weekend cycling 230 miles from London to Paris, raising awareness and money for JDRF and the British Red Cross. The three day challenge – which ...
Friends embark on £1 million cycle challenge for Type 1 diabetes charity
25th April 2014
A group of 70 friends will cycle 230 miles from London to Paris on 2 May, to raise awareness and money for JDRF – the Type 1 diabetes charity. The three-day challenge is in aid of the Wellington ...