Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, people with T1D are unable to produce insulin, a hormone critical for regulating blood sugar levels.

This means a lifetime of glucose monitoring, injections, the risk of developing numerous other autoimmune diseases, and long term complications, as well as the loss of opportunity and impact during general life (not to be understated!!).

Yet despite all of this, we still don’t know the cause or have the cure for the 9+ million people living with the condition across the world… including my Sarah!

As the leading global charity for type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough T1D are improving lives today and working toward a future without T1D. By funding groundbreaking research, advocating for better access, and supporting the T1D community, Breakthrough T1D are opening doors that were once closed by this diagnosis.

Type 1 should be cure able! Help me out and donate whatever you can, let’s try and get £10 per km

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