Dan Farrow
@danfarrow.bsky.social
💉 T1D d/x 2005 💼 Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) 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.”
One of the things I love most about @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social is that while we’re laser-focused on improving life for people affected by #T1D and driving towards cures, we’re part of a truly global community driving breakthroughs. 1/3
Yesterday was everything that makes the #T1D community so special 💙 Huge thanks to #TAD and the incredible organising team for bringing us together at the Royal College of Physicians for another brilliant #TAD2026. There’s something special about spending a day surrounded by people who just get it 🫶🏻
Still feeling the impact of an unforgettable @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day in #Belfast 💙 Saturday was everything these events are about: people coming together, sharing stories, learning side‑by‑side and reminding one another that no one should ever have to navigate #T1D alone. 1/4
So good to see Jazz Sethi today for lunch on her travels from India 🇮🇳, catching up and talking about the power of connection, shared experience and showing up for one another in the #T1D community. These kinds of conversations always reinforce how vital community is: not just for support, but …
Yesterday the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #CommunityEngagement team came together in person at LSE (London School of Economics) – and it was one of those days full of ideas, connection, passion and energy 💙 We spent time sharing our collective expertise and insights, focused on how we support …
Our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social BBC Lifeline Appeal is live! 💙 Feeling incredibly proud - and moved - seeing our #T1D community front and centre today. As someone living with #Type1Diabetes myself, it’s powerful to see the realities of this lifelong condition shared with a national audience.
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Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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It’s the small things that make life with #T1D that bit easier. What might seem simple to others can have a huge impact - like the new CarPlay update that lets Live Activities/widgets from my (DIY) Loop show up while driving. Having glucose levels visible makes the road safer and so much more … 1/2
What an incredible day at the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social OneWalk #Belfast on Saturday! 💙 These events are all about community, connection, and hope – and it was full of all three. It was amazing to walk alongside so many people who get it, share stories, raise awareness of #Type1Diabetes … 1/2
So excited to see many of you at our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #London Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition tomorrow, and of course, the bit we love the most: the conversations, support and connection of the #T1D community 💙 #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
We at @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social want to hear your thoughts and experiences with hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey 👇 Take the survey here: bit.ly/4nMCCVO 💙 thank you! Please share #T1D #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes #HCL @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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Thrilled to announce our upcoming @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day in #London! We’ve got an incredible agenda planned, featuring the brilliant @parthaskar.bsky.social (huge thanks, Partha! 💙). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and be inspired by the power of the #T1D … 1/2
This is such exciting news 🤩 – representation and normalisation really matters 💙 For people living with a health condition – here, #T1D – seeing their own experiences reflected in something as iconic and powerful as Barbie is incredible. It sends a loud, clear… 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...
Barbie: First doll with type 1 diabetes released - CBBC Newsround
Thousands of different Barbie dolls have made their way into shops since they first started being made - but now the first one with type 1 diabetes has been released.
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Today marks 10 years of working at Breakthrough T1D UK – and what a journey it’s been! 🎉 A moment to reflect. When I started here, I knew I wanted to make a difference: but I didn’t imagine just how much purpose, passion and community I’d find along the way. And that’s thanks to all of you. 1/5
What a day 🤩 further to earlier update ⬇️ today’s Talking About Diabetes TAD event was another powerful reminder of the power and spirit of community. Being surrounded by others who truly understand – through shared experiences, empathy and strength was incredibly uplifting. It reinforced that… 1/2
Delighted to be at TAD (Talking About Diabetes) in the epic city of Liverpool today @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social – an event that beautifully reminds us of the incredible power of community 💙 From personal stories to powerful conversations, TAD brings people together to inspire, support and 1/2
I had the pleasure of attending the launch of @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social report ‘Facing the Future: Ageing with Type 1 Diabetes and the Need for Change’ today at the Royal College of Physicians 💙 It was an inspiring event highlighting the urgent need to better support people ageing with #T1D 1/2
An amazing few days at Cumberland Lodge for Part 2 of the Windsor Leadership Strategic Leaders Programme 💙🫶🏻 more here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/farrow...
Just wrapped up Part 2 of the Windsor Leadership Strategic Leadership Programme – this time in the beautiful and reflective setting of Cumberland Lodge. | Dan Farrow
Just wrapped up Part 2 of the Windsor Leadership Strategic Leadership Programme – this time in the beautiful and reflective setting of Cumberland Lodge. Part 1 at #WindsorCastle was already a powerfu...
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The most amazing news Karen Addington @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙 huge congratulations! Your MBE is so well deserved – what an incredible recognition of your passion, drive, and tireless work to improve lives for people affected by #T1D. We’re all so proud of you! @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
The event is in full swing @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙
Dan Farrow@danfarrow.bsky.social · last yr.En route to #Warwick for the UK Professional Conference on Eating Disorders and Diabetes (UKPCEDD) at the University of Warwick tomorrow 💙 we @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social are proud to be supporting this event with expert speakers, interactive workshops, … 1/2 @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes
En route to #Warwick for the UK Professional Conference on Eating Disorders and Diabetes (UKPCEDD) at the University of Warwick tomorrow 💙 we @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social are proud to be supporting this event with expert speakers, interactive workshops, … 1/2 @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes
Such a great atmosphere despite the weather at @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #OneWalk #Bristol 💙 These walks are all about community, connection, and hope. It’s not just about walking – it’s about standing with others who get it, sharing stories, having fun, and raising awareness … 1/2
The incredible Tom Ball at the Greenwich Theatre for his #Spotlight tour last night. Thank you Tom for raising awareness of #T1D through your music and the video of ‘Creep’. What a night! So good to see you 🤩 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social Read more below
"Remember time in happiness" 😊 - very wise words from our friend @danfarrow.bsky.social at Breakthrough T1D UK 💙
And some additional photos from the brilliant Beth and Ellen, ‘The Diabetic Duo’ 💙
Dan Farrow@danfarrow.bsky.social · last yr.Still buzzing from an amazing day in #Belfast for our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day & Technology Exhibition 💙 a day filled with peer support, powerful conversations, and real connection with the #T1D community. Huge thanks to brilliant colleagues and volunteers who made it all happen
Still buzzing from an amazing day in #Belfast for our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day & Technology Exhibition 💙 a day filled with peer support, powerful conversations, and real connection with the #T1D community. Huge thanks to brilliant colleagues and volunteers who made it all happen
Looking forward to seeing many of you in #Belfast for the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition, and of course, the bit we love the most: the conversations, support and connection of the #T1D community 💙🛫 #NIDoc #GBDoc #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
Looking forward to this year’s Talking About Diabetes (TAD) - it’s such a celebration of our incredible #T1D #diabetes community. Come connect, learn, and be no doubt be inspired! See you there 💙 Liverpool, Sat 28 June Book here: bit.ly/42MbT3e #GBDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes
TAD 2025: register for places
Event Date: Saturday, 28th June, 2025, 09:15 - 15:30 Event Address: Everyman Theatre, 5-11 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH Contact us at: talkingaboutdiabetes@gmail.com TAD attendance is open to p...
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To everyone running the #LondonMarathon tomorrow, you are incredible and an inspiration. Huge thanks to our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social runners 💙 Inspired? Join us next year! Link below (I’ve entered the ballot for the third year 🤞). #londonmarathon2025 #LondonMarathon bit.ly/42XvLjV
Apply for London Marathon 2026 charity place | Breakthrough T1D
Apply for a charity place in the TCS London Marathon 2026 with Breakthrough T1D to help support people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Productive Saturday afternoon. New release of DIY #Loop (v3.6.0) - with lots of customisations applied. First build succeeded - hoorah! 🥳🫠 so grateful for this amazing technology and community 💙 #GBDoc #NIDoc #T1D #Type1Diabetes #Looping @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
