Type 1 Diabetes Research
Through the JDRF – Beyond Type 1 Alliance, Beyond Type 1 has partnered with JDRF—the world’s biggest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes research —to educate our community on the important role research plays in the lives of everyone affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). It was diabetes research that led to the discovery of insulin in 1921. It was research that led to the creation of the first insulin pump in 1963, and research that led to the modern analog insulins used by many living with T1D today. Without research, we wouldn’t have continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), hybrid closed loop systems, or treatment for the complications that arise from living with diabetes. And it is research that will some day lead to the cure for type 1 diabetes.
To learn more about all the great T1D research being funded by JDRF, visit their research and impact page here.
Cure Research
The most promising cures for Type 1 diabetes will need to address two challenges: the loss of insulin-producing beta cells, and the immune system's attack on those beta cells.
On October 3, 2023, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated presented updated results from their ongoing VX-880 Phase1/2 clinical trial at the European...
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Editor’s Note: This interview was created in partnership with JDRF through the JDRF – Beyond Type 1 Alliance. People with type 1...
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Editor’s Note: ViaCyte’s research is the focus of “The Human Trial,” a documentary released last month on type 1 diabetes...
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Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the ADA x BT1 Collab. Speakers...
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Learn more about The Human Trial and how you can support faster cures here. Lisa Hepner has lived with...
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This resource on Type 1 Diabetes Research was created in partnership with JDRF, an active partner of Beyond Type 1...
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Improving Lives
A future cure is not enough for people living with T1D today. Research also focuses on improving lives through glucose control and treating complications.
Research
Learn more about T1D research and the importance of trial participation.
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