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

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

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

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

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 www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...

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

What a day 🤩 further to earlier update ⬇️ today’s Talking About Diabetes TAD event was another powerful reminder of the power and spirit of community. Being surrounded by others who truly understand – through shared experiences, empathy and strength was incredibly uplifting. It reinforced that… 1/2

Delighted to be at TAD (Talking About Diabetes) in the epic city of Liverpool today @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social – an event that beautifully reminds us of the incredible power of community 💙 From personal stories to powerful conversations, TAD brings people together to inspire, support and 1/2

I had the pleasure of attending the launch of @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social report ‘Facing the Future: Ageing with Type 1 Diabetes and the Need for Change’ today at the Royal College of Physicians 💙 It was an inspiring event highlighting the urgent need to better support people ageing with #T1D 1/2

An amazing few days at Cumberland Lodge for Part 2 of the Windsor Leadership Strategic Leaders Programme 💙🫶🏻 more here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/farrow...

The most amazing news Karen Addington @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙 huge congratulations! Your MBE is so well deserved – what an incredible recognition of your passion, drive, and tireless work to improve lives for people affected by #T1D. We’re all so proud of you! @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

The event is in full swing @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙

En route to #Warwick for the UK Professional Conference on Eating Disorders and Diabetes (UKPCEDD) at the University of Warwick tomorrow 💙 we @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social are proud to be supporting this event with expert speakers, interactive workshops, … 1/2 @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes

Such a great atmosphere despite the weather at @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #OneWalk #Bristol 💙 These walks are all about community, connection, and hope. It’s not just about walking – it’s about standing with others who get it, sharing stories, having fun, and raising awareness … 1/2

The incredible Tom Ball at the Greenwich Theatre for his #Spotlight tour last night. Thank you Tom for raising awareness of #T1D through your music and the video of ‘Creep’. What a night! So good to see you 🤩 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social Read more below

"Remember time in happiness" 😊 - very wise words from our friend @danfarrow.bsky.social at Breakthrough T1D UK 💙

The DIY journeys continues – after enjoying #Loop for a long while, I took the plunge (with support from the fab DIY community) to #Trio’s new public beta. So far I’m loving it – it’s intuitive, familiar and very customisable. I’m yet to enable dynamic features (as it needs 7 days of data) 💙 #T1D

And some additional photos from the brilliant Beth and Ellen, ‘The Diabetic Duo’ 💙

Still buzzing from an amazing day in #Belfast for our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day & Technology Exhibition 💙 a day filled with peer support, powerful conversations, and real connection with the #T1D community. Huge thanks to brilliant colleagues and volunteers who made it all happen

Looking forward to seeing many of you in #Belfast for the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition, and of course, the bit we love the most: the conversations, support and connection of the #T1D community 💙🛫 #NIDoc #GBDoc #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

Looking forward to this year’s Talking About Diabetes (TAD) - it’s such a celebration of our incredible #T1D #diabetes community. Come connect, learn, and be no doubt be inspired! See you there 💙 Liverpool, Sat 28 June Book here: bit.ly/42MbT3e #GBDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes

To everyone running the #LondonMarathon tomorrow, you are incredible and an inspiration. Huge thanks to our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social runners 💙 Inspired? Join us next year! Link below (I’ve entered the ballot for the third year 🤞). #londonmarathon2025 #LondonMarathon bit.ly/42XvLjV

Productive Saturday afternoon. New release of DIY #Loop (v3.6.0) - with lots of customisations applied. First build succeeded - hoorah! 🥳🫠 so grateful for this amazing technology and community 💙 #GBDoc #NIDoc #T1D #Type1Diabetes #Looping @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

At Excel meeting some of our inspiring and passionate marathon runners, their families & friends at @londonmarathon.bsky.social Expo. As always, the community spirit and support are shining through! Huge thanks to everyone taking part and raising virtual funds for @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙

After a week of hypo’s and rebound 🎢 it occurred to me that my basal rates need adjusting after losing a stone of weight (still more to go!). A reminder (at least to myself) of the importance to check these and not forget once they’re programmed in, which I suspect many of us do💙 #T1D #Type1Diabetes

Looking for trusted information and support to help manage and live well with #T1D? Check out our Knowledge & Support Hub – your go-to place for guidance, tips, lived experience stories and more 💙 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social bit.ly/48wEnz8 #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

#iykyk: the delight when the #DIY #Loop build script succeeds after this 🫶🏻✔️ some new customisation scripts were too tempting to miss out on 💙 But first: coffee ☕️ #T1D #Type1Diabetes #GBDoc #NIDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

Excellent 🎉 🏆 Never doubted it - this film - a powerful, authentic portrayal of life with #T1D has won the category below. Huge thanks and congratulations to all involved. Coproduction is so important 💙 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 🎥 t.co/LWEyT8Vqhh #Type1Diabetes #GBDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

A fab few days in #Glasgow for #DUKPC25. Inspiring to see so many passionate healthcare professionals and researchers pushing for better holistic #T1D care & support, seeing so many familiar faces, but most importantly: those with lived exp of #diabetes who keep it rooted in what it’s all about 1/2

Help Us Make the Unseen, Seen! 🌍 Have you ever faced stigma because of diabetes? UNSEEN is a global initiative to uncover and document diabetes stigma through personal experiences, data, and solutions. Please complete this survey to help make change! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Check out @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social’a new type 1 diabetes and neurodiversity resource! ✨ Find information and advice about living with T1D and autism and ADHD: bit.ly/40QDkIe #GBDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #Network #Type1Diabetes #T1D

Congratulations 🎊 #T1D

Happy diaversary Dan! Thank you for all you do in and for this community!

Mine is on February 12. 48 years! So grateful for the advances in technology and care. Thankful for dedicated endocrinologists and scientists across the globe at academic medical centers, laboratories, and yes even major pharmaceutical companies.

It’s my 20yr #Diaversary today. A time for me to reflect and be thankful for the wonderful #T1D community, friendships, our brilliant NHS, work of orgs like @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social and the transformational impact of treatments and technologies 🙌🏼 1/2 #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes

Probably the best airport experience travelling with #T1D this morning at Stansted Airport 🙌🏼 staff understanding, quick and the new scanners meaning everything left in bags. When it works, it’s a dream 💙✈️ Check out @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social’s info and the #MDACard #GBDoc #Type1Diabetes

So glad I just stumbled upon this. Such a raw view of what a T1D goes through daily that it felt like it was taken in my own home. Absolutely encourage you all to click this link and give it a watch ❤️❤️❤️

Our film ‘What a cure feels like’ is an entrant in Smiley Charity Film Awards 👉 bit.ly/4g5GT2x 💙 Please help @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social raise awareness of this authentic coproduced expression of life w #T1D. Living with type 1, I feel seen and instils that sense of hope and trust in the future🔬

Finally made it over to @bsky.app! Hello #GBDoc #T1D community 💙🙌🏼 #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social