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Global T1D Research Map
Potential therapies and pathways towards a cure for type 1 diabetes. Cell technologies, immune protection, regeneration and other research directions.
SCIENCE TODAY. A BETTER TOMORROW.
SP Science
Towards a future without type 1 diabetes.
A Sugar Pulse research initiative led by Bulat Valitov, PhD, an endocrinologist. We bring scientists, clinicians, researchers and the T1D community together to explore promising therapeutic approaches.
Our story, research programme and a direct line to the team
Centre documents: research map, evidence reviews and work plan →Artistic visualization of a cellular structure
Science-led
Research and critical appraisal of evidence
Expert community
Scientists, clinicians and people with T1D
Global dialogue
Knowledge and collaboration across borders
A shared purpose
More possibilities for people with T1D
RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Documents and publications
Evidence reviews and the SP Science research programme. The global research map, a review of viral and immune factors in T1D, and the centre’s two-year work plan.
02 · RESEARCH REVIEW12.10.2026 · 68 sources
Viruses and immune responses in T1D
Enteroviruses, COVID-19, vaccination and antiviral defence. Evidence synthesis, five hypotheses and six proposed research projects.
03October 2026 — September 2028
Two-Year Work Plan
From mapping the global landscape and consulting researchers to selecting projects, pilot studies, replication and funding.
Updated 12 October 2026All documents
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Science with
people at its heart
SP Science develops the research direction of Sugar Pulse, an international project. We connect scientific questions with the concerns that matter to people living with type 1 diabetes and their families.
Our next step is to build a research agenda and partnerships focused on promising therapeutic approaches.
Research
Reviewing published evidence and exploring promising directions with experts.
Science communication
Webinars, podcasts and research explained in accessible language.
Community
Creating a space for dialogue among researchers, clinicians and people with T1D.
SCIENTIFIC LEAD
Bulat Valitov, PhD
Endocrinologist
Leads the Sugar Pulse research initiative and contributes to expert discussions on type 1 diabetes and the development of its research agenda.
Professional profilePART OF SUGAR PULSE
More people.
More possibilities.
100,000+Sugar Pulse audience
RU / ENtwo languages for dialogue
One goala future without type 1 diabetes
Audience figure refers to the whole Sugar Pulse project. Source: RDA publication, August 2026 (in Russian).OUR FOCUS
Where we focus our attention
From understanding published evidence to meaningful discussions about the research that should come next.
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Cell-based approaches
Exploring published research on replacing insulin-producing cells, supporting their survival and restoring their function.
Evidence review02
Immune mechanisms
Following research on autoimmunity in T1D and approaches intended to protect insulin-producing cells.
Evidence review03
Science communication
Explaining research and discussing findings with scientists, while distinguishing evidence from unsupported promises.
Ongoing work04
International collaboration
Developing dialogue with researchers, clinicians and biotechnology teams to shape a shared research agenda.
Building partnershipsOUR APPROACH
An ambitious goal.
Practical next steps.
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Understand
Work with primary sources, examine study design and understand the limitations of reported results.
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Connect
Bring scientists, clinicians, technology teams and the patient community into the same conversation.
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Develop
Build the research agenda, partnerships and resources needed to take the work forward.
We are developing a research initiative and its scientific agenda. This website does not recruit participants for clinical trials or offer experimental treatment.
WATCH & READ
A direct conversation with science
Meet the people, ideas and questions behind our work. Linked materials are currently in Russian.
PODCAST · YOUTUBE
What will it take to overcome T1D?
A conversation with Bulat Valitov about type 1 diabetes research and the development of our scientific initiative.
Watch the conversationVIDEO · VK VIDEO
Conversations, science and lived experience
The Sugar Pulse video channel: expert discussions, educational content and life with diabetes.
Explore our videosARTICLE · RDA
Inside Sugar Pulse
Digital tools, patient navigation and science communication, presented on the Russian Diabetes Association website.
Read the articlePROGRESS THROUGH COLLABORATION
A better future starts
with people who act.
We welcome scientists, clinicians, researchers, biotechnology teams and partners interested in collaboration. People living with T1D and parents of children with diabetes are invited to follow our work and join the conversation.
Send your proposal through the website. We will reply by email.