The race for a cure

Bringing the world’s best scientists together to accelerate the development of new treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes

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A game-changing partnership

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Early research on “smart” insulin brings hope for safer type 1 diabetes management
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October 6, 2025

Early research on “smart” insulin brings hope for safer type 1 diabetes management

Researchers funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge have developed a new insulin–glucagon molecule, which could reduce dangerous drops in blood glucose, known as hypoglycaemia. For people living with type 1 diabetes, where hypoglycaemia is a constant risk, this breakthrough has the potential to make daily management safer and more reliable.

Funding boost enables UK researchers to access European type 1 diabetes cell therapy collaboration
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September 23, 2025

Funding boost enables UK researchers to access European type 1 diabetes cell therapy collaboration

UK researchers will be able to collaborate with European experts on a major funding initiative to develop cell therapies for type 1 diabetes, thanks to funding from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Designing the future of type 1 diabetes treatment with smart insulins
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September 10, 2025

Designing the future of type 1 diabetes treatment with smart insulins

We spoke with Professor Matt Webber, a Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge researcher who’s leading the development of next-generation insulins.

Putting people affected by type 1 diabetes at the heart of research.

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge brings together scientists and the type 1 community to drive forward progress in areas that matter most to people with type 1.

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