Living with type 1 diabetes | Breakthrough T1D

Type 1 diabetes should never get in the way of someone living their best life.

Right now, there’s no cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). But that doesn’t mean that people living with the condition can’t lead full, healthy lives and achieve what they set out to do.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself, or you’re a parent, carer, friend or loved one of someone living with the condition, here’s where you can start learning about everyday life with T1D. Find supportive Facebook groups, inspiring stories, helpful resources and lots more below.

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Learn about T1D basics

Learn the fundamentals of life with T1D, including advice on treatment and management, as well as common questions about the condition.

Get to know the T1D basics

Learn the fundamentals of life with T1D, including advice on treatment and management, as well as common questions about the condition.

Read stories from our community members

Get to know stories from people with T1D, those advocating for the community, and the researchers working to find T1D preventions, treatments and cures.

Find support and connection

No matter your connection to T1D, we’re here to support you. Find a Facebook group, join our peer support program, or register for a free webinar.

Managing T1D and everyday life

Find advice on living well and enjoying life with T1D along for the ride, including having a night out, travelling, driving and work.

Visit our helpful T1Directory

Find handy links to organisations, businesses, government departments, websites and resources to help you manage life with T1D.

Confused? Check our T1Dictionary

Looking for definitions of words or phrases you’ve heard or come across when learning about T1D? Our T1Dictionary is here to help.

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Free resources to help at every age and stage

Whether you live with T1D yourself, are raising a child or teen with the condition, or just want to learn more about it all, we have information to help.