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The Hidden Inequalities in UK Type 1 Diabetes Care: How Postcode, Income and Digital Access Shape Children’s Health
Children and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the UK face two overlapping inequalities:
A postcode lottery in access to diabetes technology
Financial barriers that prevent families from using the tools their child is clinically eligible for
These inequities disproportionately affect ethnic minority and low income families, widening health gaps that can follow young people into adulthood. This is not just a clinical issue, it’s a matter of safety, quality of life and long term health.
The Biggest Type 1 Diabetes Breakthroughs of 2025
Here’s a roundup of some of the top Type 1 Diabetes discoveries and advancements of 2025, with direct links to each source and a look at what’s coming next…