TalkingAboutDiabetes (TAD)

What a day at #TAD2026 💙 Thank you to the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and the incredible #GBDOC #T1D community for making today so special. The stories shared, connections made, and #peersupport shown were a powerful reminder of what makes this community extraordinary.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated ahead of the event, and on the day at #TAD2026. Your generosity has meant that we have actually exceeded our target and raised £2642 for @lifeforachild. Thank you so much for your support 💙

From the team behind #TAD2026 - a huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors who made the event possible. Also a huge shout-out to the #T1D community who travelled from near and far to be there yesterday. It really was a brilliant day 💙

The final #TAD2026 session came from the fabulous Samantha who talked about how #T1D did not stop her becoming the first female Stormtrooper 🙌

Thank you Douglas for sharing your story about being a pilot, being diagnosed with #T1D and then your amazing achievements since! #TAD2026

A massive thank you to @Nina_Wadia and Aidan who joined @Type1Adventures for a Q&A chat, and shared their mother and son perspectives on #T1D, technology and growing up with #type1diabetes. #TAD2026

A really insightful talk yesterday afternoon from Kaye who shared her experience of living with #type1diabetes whilst training and becoming a doctor. #TAD2026

A huge thank you to @parthaskar for joining @Rezaidi for a special sofa chat yesterday afternoon at #TAD2026

Great to be @TADtalkEvents today #TAD with amazing @BT1DUK colleagues and volunteers. Inspired by the incredible #T1D community and the power of lived experience. Proud of the vital role Breakthrough T1D plays in driving progress #together

@parthaskar @KarenFAddington @danfarrow9 @DigiBeteUK @diabetes_chat @OceanTragic @drpratikc @RenzaS @scivier_martin @hilarynathan01 @ctmarshallceo Thank you for being a part of today Partha 💙

Took a few steps today. Stepped up on stage after some time. Shared a bit of my grief with the #T1D community Spoke about future care- and challenges Choked a few times- but didn't cry 😥 And my message? 'Don't leave anything for tomorrow' Thank you to organisers #TAD2026 @TADtalkEvents for the kindness and empathy @Rezaidi @nerdabetic @AdrianLong3 @ellierosehuckle @Type1Adventures And to all of the audience who made the pain just a little bit less...albeit for a bit x @BT1DUK @DiabetesUK I will always be around for #T1Diabetes care Thank you 💙 #gbdoc

Something different now at #TAD2026 - a special conversation between @Rezaidi and @parthaskar

We are back after a short refreshment break here at #TAD2026, and it's now time to hear from the fantastic @KarenFAddington who is sharing some updates about the work of @BT1DUK

Next up on the #TAD2026 stage is the @DSNforumUK for a sofa chat with @AdrianLong3.

Next up, we have the lovely Manisha, who is sharing her experience of #T1D and her journey to motherhood. #TAD2026

The first of our #TAD2026 speakers today is the wonderful Malveena, who brings a lived experience of #T1D in different countries.

And we are off...#TAD2026 has begun! @Rezaidi and @nerdabetic have opened up today's event in London! We have a brilliant line up of speakers in store for you. Have a great day all 💙

Today is the day - #TAD2026 is here in London! We are looking forward to seeing so many of you at the event later this morning. 💙 Don't forget to use the #TAD2026 hashtag for all your photos and posts throughout the day. See you soon!

#TAD2026 is almost here... We can't wait to see you all on Saturday in London! Registration will open at 9.15am, but make sure to check your emails to find out the information you'll need for the day. See you there, TAD Team 💙

ICYMI We have a limited number of spaces left to attend #TAD2026 Please get in touch by email ASAP if you're available to attend on 11/07/26 and want to come along 💙