💉 T1D d/x 2005 💼 @BT1DUK Head of Community Engagement. Views my own. “One day your life will flash before your eyes, it's on you to make it worth watching.”
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Seeing this today on @instagram has made my day! What a powerful image that says it all: community, peer support, you can be whatever you want to be, dream big. Inspirational 😍✈️💙
#gbdoc #nidoc @GBDocInfo #t1d #type1diabetes #type1tech #community @JDRFUK @CYPDiabNetwork
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 12
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is not exclusively a childhood condition. As this collection of photos of our staff and supporters show, whether you’re 4, 29 or 51 - you can develop at any age. 📸
How about you? Let us know below when you were diagnosed. 👇
T1D is a relentless and misunderstood condition, often managed in silence. As we close out Diabetes Awareness Week, let’s keep busting harmful myths and keep the conversation about type 1 diabetes going. 💙
#DiabetesAwarenessWeek2026 #DiabetesAwareness #GBDoc
ALT Hand holding a smartphone displaying “T1D myths: a childhood condition” with a cross symbol, alongside text questioning if only children get type 1 diabetes.
ALT Four-photo collage showing people at different life stages, each labelled with their age at type 1 diabetes diagnosis: 14, 2, 4, and 12 years old.
ALT Three-image collage showing people at different ages—19, 8, and 21—each labelled with their age at type 1 diabetes diagnosis, with text stating it can develop at any age.
ALT Four-photo collage showing people in different settings, labelled with ages 51, 29, and 26 at type 1 diabetes diagnosis, highlighting that it can be diagnosed in adulthood.
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 11
Who said sugar was off the table with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? 👀
Here at Breakthrough T1D HQ, our colleagues living with T1D helped replace myths with facts by sharing their go-to sweet treats – because there’s no such thing as ‘forbidden’ foods if you have type 1.
It’s not about what you eat, but how much insulin you take. In fact, some sugary snacks are essential for raising low glucose levels.
Your turn! Tell us your favourite sweet treats below and share this post to help replace T1D myths with facts. 💙
#diabetesawarenessweek2026 #diabetesawareness #GBDoc
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 9
Our MythBuster engine is here to tackle one of the biggest T1D myths: what people think ‘causes’ the condition. 🔍
T1D isn’t caused by anything a person did or didn’t do – it’s an autoimmune condition, and there’s nothing one can do to prevent it.
This Diabetes Awareness Week, let's debunk these harmful myths. Share this post with your friends and wider network to remind others that no one chooses to have T1D. 💙
#diabetesawareness #diabetesawarenessweek #GBDoc
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Jun 8
On the way home from a really impactful #UKPCEDD26 (UK Professional Conference on Eating Disorders and Diabetes) at the beautiful University of Warwick.
Today explored the overlap between #diabetes, eating, mental health and everyday life - covering everything from early intervention and psychological therapies, through to research, technology and beyond. Importantly, it was grounded in #LivedExperience from the very start 💙
The depth of expertise in the room was inspiring, but what also really stood out was the openness, curiosity and willingness to ask difficult questions in such a supportive environment.
Huge thanks to the speakers, organising committee and everyone who shared their insight and experiences so openly. Such an important topic.
Really proud to be there alongside the brilliant Breakthrough T1D UK team - and great to see so many familiar faces 💙
(And thank you Simon and Sarah for making the return 🚆 journey fly by!)
#Type1Diabetes #T1D @BT1DUK #GBDoc #NIDoc
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ALT Group photo at UKPCEDD
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 5
Volunteers make a huge difference.🤩
Whether they’re cheering for our marathon runners, bringing people together at events, or sharing knowledge and lived-experiences – together, they’re driven by one shared purpose; help advance life-changing type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we’d like to thank the incredible young people, adults, families, and professionals whose kindness and generosity are helping move us closer to a world where no one has to live with T1D - thank you💙.
Ready to get involved? Tap the link to check out all our volunteering opportunities - bit.ly/4igEweE
#VolunteersWeek2026 #GBDoc #BreakthroughT1D
ALT Collage of volunteers in different settings, including outdoors, events, and a lab, with text ‘Volunteer roles to suit everyone’ and #VolunteersWeek2026.
ALT Graphic with volunteer quotes about motivations, including supporting family, belief in the mission, and interest in type 1 diabetes research, with heading ‘I volunteer…’.
ALT Collage of three volunteers with overlaid quotes under ‘I volunteer…’, showing portraits outdoors and at an event, highlighting supporting others, giving back, and connecting with the community.
ALT Graphic with volunteer quotes about supporting family, advancing type 1 diabetes research, and connecting with others, under the heading ‘I volunteer…’.
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 2
New video interview! Dexcom just published their first ever Customer Advisory Council Report — and as a member of the Advisory Council featured in it, I sat down with their CEO & CTO.
❌Sensor failures
⚠️Goosenecking
🛜New Antena
📲 Dexcom G8
🎥 youtu.be/8xSqpJItA2Y
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 4
Research breakthroughs wouldn’t be possible without our network of professional and lived-experience volunteers.🔬
Thanks to the Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) – our community of scientific and healthcare professionals, and lived-experience members – we’re able to make informed, confident research decisions, and better support the UK’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.
SAC members like Lewis, Renuka, James, and Guy lend their time and expertise towards a shared goal; improve the lives of people living with T1D.💙
Learn more about our SAC members' incredible contributions to T1D research via this link - bit.ly/4vsOq2x
#volunteersweek2026 #GBDoc #breakthrought1d
ALT Two portraits with quotes from volunteers Lewis Hepburn and Renuka Dias about advancing T1D research and improving lives.
ALT Two portraits with quotes from volunteers James Pearson and Guy Bradshaw on research impact and personal connection to T1D.
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Admired from afar. Echo these comments . RIP Bastian ❤️
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Jun 3
What an incredible impact and legacy 💙 Bastian changed so many lives through his passion, kindness and dedication to the #T1D community. His voice, leadership and belief in bringing people together will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. Sending love and strength to Bastian’s family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 🙏🏼💙
@dedocORG #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes
ALT Group picture including Bastian, Jazz, Josie, Renza and Dan
In memory of Bastian Hauck 🕊️
We've created a digital memory board where friends, colleagues, and community members can share memories, photos, and messages, and remember Bastian together.
International:
dedoc.org/in-loving-memory-o…
German:
dedoc.de/in-liebevollem-gede…
#PayItForward
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 2
Meet Safwan, one of our incredible Youth Ambassadors.
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) himself, Safwan is passionate about supporting others in the T1D community. He recently volunteered at our Information Hub, where he shared his own experience to support other young people and families. And he inspired our crowds and kept them going as Lead Walker at last month’s One Walk Manchester! 💪
“My younger sister also has T1D and through this organisation I am able to volunteer at events alongside other young adults and support the T1D family.” - Safwan
This Volunteers' Week, we’re celebrating people like Safwan. ✨
Feeling inspired? Find out more how you or someone you know could become a Youth Ambassador. 💙
Tap the link to learn more👉 bit.ly/46rrzdJ
#VolunteersWeek2026 #GBDoc #breakthrought1d
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 2
We’re thrilled to share that the Steve Morgan Foundation has donated £280,000 to expand Coping with Diabetes, the psychological and wellbeing support tool for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 💙
Co-created with @DigiBeteUK, the free to access tool brings together films, animations and interactive activities to help young people understand and manage the emotional impact of the condition.
Research shows that young people living with T1D have a higher chance of developing mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression and diabetes distress. Thanks to this incredible investment, we can reach even more young people with personalised, life-changing support when they need it most.
Read more: bit.ly/4dJttKH
#Type1Diabetes #T1D #CopingWithDiabetes
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 29
Join us at the UK Professional Conference on Eating Disorders and Diabetes (UKPCEDD) on 8 June 2026 at The Slate, University of Warwick. 💙
The conference brings together leading professionals, researchers, and experts to explore the critical intersection between eating disorders and diabetes, offering research updates and best practices for patient care. 🔬
Find out more: bit.ly/4enHChB
#T1DE #T1D #GBdoc
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Dan Farrow retweeted
Jun 1
Are you a marathon cheer champ? Love planning events? Or prefer lending your knowledge for research support?
Whether it’s a few hours on occasion or a day per week - however you want to get involved - just know there’s a place for you in our volunteer community! 💙
This Volunteers' Week (1 June - 7 June), we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers - making a difference by simply doing what they love and do best. ✨
Discover how you can get involved doing what you do best here 👉 bit.ly/4igEweE
#VolunteersWeek2026 #GBDoc #BreakthroughT1D
ALT Group of volunteers in blue Breakthrough T1D t-shirts standing outside and waving; text celebrates Volunteers’ Week and encourages supporting T1D research in different ways.
ALT Volunteers in branded shirts and high-visibility vests standing behind an event table with supplies and water bottles; text highlights volunteer roles supporting events and fundraising.
ALT Group of people walking along a park path wearing Breakthrough T1D clothing; text invites under-25s to share their experience of living with type 1 diabetes as Youth Ambassadors.
ALT Person in a lab coat using a pipette in a laboratory, alongside a person speaking into a microphone at an event; text promotes Breakthrough T1D’s Insight and Experience Panel and invites people to share their experience to support T1D research.
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 22
We’re aware of recent media coverage and social discussion around access to hybrid closed loop (HCL) in Scotland.
We recognise the concern this is causing, particularly in light of reports about delays or stopped starts. We are in direct conversation with key stakeholders to establish the facts and ensure there is a clear understanding of what is happening in practice.
Access to diabetes technology is not optional. It matters. The progress made on HCL in Scotland must be protected.
#GBdoc #HCL #tech
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 22
An appeal to @ScotGovFM @AConstance23 @theSNP to kindly reconsider the decision around funding for #T1Diabetes and #Technology 🏴
We are happy to share data from across @NHSEngland @DHSCgovuk re data, impact and benefits 🏴
We cannot and should not have variable care across the 4 countries 🇬🇧
Thank you for considering please 🙏🏽
#gbdoc 💙
May 21
We have signed the open letter sent by @DiabetesScot to the @ScotGovFM and Health Secretary @AConstance23
#GBDoc #T1D #DiabetesChat
scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 20
We were extremely honoured to be invited to this year’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, held by our President, Her Majesty The Queen.
In attendance representing Breakthrough T1D were @parthnarendran and Niro Narendran, Tim Tree and his son, and our supporters Clare and Tony. You may recognise Parth, Tim, Clare and Tony from our BBC Lifeline Appeal earlier this year, where they so generously shared their personal experiences of type 1 diabetes and the impact of our research to date.
Our sincere thanks to Buckingham Palace and to Her Majesty for this very special privilege. 💙
@RoyalFamily @elsadiabetes
#T1D #Type1Diabetes
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 20
Just seen a 'contract' issued by a #NHS team to a child with #T1Diabetes- that to keep their Insulin Pump- you must have 70% Time In Range.
Firstly? It's illegal to do so
Secondly? That's not even clinically logical
Importantly? Healthcare is about humanity
For clarity- this is NOT an ask from @NHSEngland
Just a reminder -at this stage.
Please don't do silly things.
Also...am still around.
Thanks.
#gbdoc
@BT1DUK @DiabetesUK
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 19
We were delighted to win a Long Term Impact Award at the SMF 25th Anniversary Dinner last night, recognising the contribution of Breakthrough T1D and DUK to the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge.
A very special moment, and a reminder of what can happen when passionate people come together behind a shared mission. 🤝
Grateful to everyone who is helping to make it possible. The work continues. 💙
#SMFAwards26 #GBDoc #Breakthrought1d
ALT Crystal award on a table with engraved text for the Steve Morgan Foundation, marking 25 years.
ALT Three people on stage holding awards, with one speaking into a microphone at an awards event.
ALT Group of award recipients standing on stage holding trophies beneath a “Steve Morgan Foundation – Changing Lives for 25 Years” backdrop.
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 19
There exists NO gap based on ethnicity and deprivation as regards access to Continuous Glucose Monitors in #T1Diabetes @NHSEngland
The subsequent roll out of Hybrid Closed Loop in #T1D has continued to follow the same trend- appropriately using money for 1st 2 years in a 5 year implementation plan.
Implementation of a @NICEComms TA - at scale- tackling gaps
With money ring fenced for next 3 years to enable further uptake across eligible population
And improvement in health outcomes at a population level as per national audits
I repeat- it can be done. Within this #NHS
Yet- most are not willing to do the hard yards needed to make it happen.
And are too busy compromising in the quest for some 'bigger picture'
@BT1DUK @DiabetesUK @ABCDiab
Link:
theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Dan Farrow retweeted
May 18
Today marks 25 incredible years for the Steve Morgan Foundation. 🙌
We’re extremely grateful for the difference you’ve made to so many lives, and for your continued commitment to improving the future for people living with type 1 diabetes. Through your funding for the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, you’re helping to bring real hope to people living with type 1 diabetes - and driving progress towards better treatments and, one day, a cure.
Your generosity continues to make a meaningful difference, both within the type 1 diabetes community and far beyond. We’re excited about what the future holds and the progress still to come. 💙
#SMFconference26 #SMFawards26 #GBDoc
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