The T1D Index

The first-of-its-kind index will raise awareness of the burden and unmet need of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world. JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organisation, announces the launch of the Type 1 Diabetes Index (T1D Index). The T1D Index is a first-of-its-kind data simulation tool that […]
How does a clinical trial work?

Clinical trials are an essential part of T1D research. Before any new intervention – whether it’s a drug, device, or test – can be made available to the public, researchers need to gather evidence that it is safe and effective for people to use. A clinical trial is the gold standard way to do this. […]
Banting, Best, Collip and Leonard Thompson: A 100-year-old recipe for a miracle

2021 marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin… but how did we get there? If you had T1D, you were likely put on one of many strict, fad diets.