For WorldDiabetesDay we discuss the importance of type 1 research and awareness with JDRFUK 👇
Interview conducted by Aimee MolineuxNov 14 2022 Thought LeadersJosie ClarksonResearch Communications LeadJDRF UK Please can you introduce yourself and tell us about the history behind JDRF? I am the Research Communications Lead at JDRF UK, the UK branch of JDRF international. My job is to make the research informative, easy to understand and engaging for everyone living with or affected by type 1 diabetes.
We support everyone living with type 1 diabetes by working with policymakers to increase accessibility and availability of treatments and by providing information and resources to help people manage their condition. The research we fund has led to new developments in diabetes technology and treatments and is laying the vital foundations for a cure.
By contrast, people with type 2 diabetes either don’t produce enough insulin or the insulin they do make doesn’t work properly. The key difference is that type 2 diabetes is not caused by an attack from the immune system. Instead, there are several risk factors that contribute to its development, including family history, age and ethnic background, as well as lifestyle factors, such as weight, diet, and physical exercise.
Some people also wrongly believe that people with type 1 diabetes can’t play sports. But there’s no reason why they can’t do the same exercise as others. They will need to check their blood glucose level is stable first and keep checking it during exercise. They may also need to have a snack before they start exercising. Many of our supporters with type 1 diabetes run the London Marathon each year, demonstrating they can do just as much exercise as people without the disease.
Can you tell us more about some of the recent exciting research advancements in diabetes? For me, the most exciting advancement towards a cure for type 1 diabetes is the research to grow human insulin-producing cells in the lab. Researchers across the world are doing this by encouraging human stem cells – cells that can grow into any other human cell – to grow into beta cells.
Why is it so important to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes through World days like World Diabetes Day? It is crucial to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes so that everyone is aware of the four key signs to look out for to help diagnose people earlier. One out of four children is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while in a potentially fatal condition called diabetic ketoacidosis .
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