• Join us on Tuesday, October 20, at 10:30 a.m. for our next Grandparent Coffee in Northfield, IL. At this informal gathering, you will be able to meet other grandparents, learn how to better support and care for your grandchild with T1D, and learn how Breakthrough T1D is driving life-changing treatments and cures. The discussion will be led Amanda Reed, Nurse Practitioner, Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center at La Rabida Children’s Hospital.

    October 20, 2026

    Northfield, IL

    Community

  • Join us for a coffee, conversation, and connection with other adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! Whether you’ve had T1D for years or were recently diagnosed, all are welcome. Please email Nikki at [email protected] to RSVP and with any questions.

    October 20, 2026

    Uncommon Grounds, Albany, NY

    T1D Support

  • Calling all adults (18+) living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), join Rebecca for a volunteer-led meet-up at Panera in Shrewsbury. Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or 25 years ago, connect, share experiences and stories, and meet people who truly understand what you go through every day.

    October 20, 2026

    Panera Bread, Shrewsbury, MA

    Community

  • Join us for our Adults with T1D Happy Hour! Whether you are diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, join us and connect with other adults living with T1D. Share experiences, stories, ask questions while making new friends.

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Connect with other adults in the NJ and NY Metro area for a virtual Happy Hour! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, join us to share experiences, stories and ask questions while making new friends and building relationships with people who know what you go through daily. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month!
    *Please register no later than 6:30pm to receive the Zoom link to join this meet-up. Note: These calls are hosted by Breakthrough T1D volunteers. Volunteer hosts cannot provide medical advice (or be held liable for any medical or legal treatment you provide for yourself or your T1D) but have a wealth of personal experience that can help you and your family adjust to and manage life with T1D.

    October 20, 2026

    AL

    T1D Support

  • October 20, 2026

    The Cactus Grill, Leawood, KS

    Community

  • Join us for our Adults with T1D Happy Hour! Whether you are diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, join us and connect with other adults living with T1D. Share experiences, stories, ask questions while making new friends.

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Join us for our Adults with T1D Happy Hour! Whether you are diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, join us and connect with other adults living with T1D. Share experiences, stories, ask questions while making new friends.

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Join us for our Adults with T1D Happy Hour! Whether you are diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, join us and connect with other adults living with T1D. Share experiences, stories, ask questions while making new friends.

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Celebrate Halloween with T1D to the Third! Play games and spend time with old and new preteen and teen T1D friends!

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Celebrate Halloween with T1D to the Third! Play games and spend time with old and new preteen and teen T1D friends!

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Celebrate Halloween with T1D to the Third! Play games and spend time with old and new preteen and teen T1D friends!

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Celebrate Halloween with T1D to the Third! Play games and spend time with old and new preteen and teen T1D friends!

    October 20, 2026

    NY

    Community

  • Looking to connect with others in the T1D community? Join us for a free Virtual Meet & Greet! Breakthrough T1D has planned a monthly Wednesday E-Meet & Greet series! Whether your family has been living for years with T1D or just diagnosed, please join our E-Meet & Greet virtual events for an opportunity to connect with others in the T1D community. This event repeats the third Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Looking to connect with others in the T1D community? Join us for a free Virtual Meet & Greet! Breakthrough T1D has planned a monthly Wednesday E-Meet & Greet series! Whether your family has been living for years with T1D or just diagnosed, please join our E-Meet & Greet virtual events for an opportunity to connect with others in the T1D community. This event repeats the third Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Looking to connect with others in the T1D community? Join us for a free Virtual Meet & Greet! Breakthrough T1D has planned a monthly Wednesday E-Meet & Greet series! Whether your family has been living for years with T1D or just diagnosed, please join our E-Meet & Greet virtual events for an opportunity to connect with others in the T1D community. This event repeats the third Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Do you have a teenager living with type 1 diabetes? The Young Leadership Committee (a Breakthrough T1D group of young adults living with T1D) will be hosting a free virtual Zoom session for T1D Teens! This will be a safe place for teens to speak freely with young adults about the challenges and triumphs of living with T1D. These sessions will help T1D teens feel more confident about growing up with T1D. (Please note: this session is specifically for teens ages 13 – 19. We ask that young children and parents refrain from joining this call). This event repeats the third Wednesday of every 3 months, from 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Do you have a teenager living with type 1 diabetes? The Young Leadership Committee (a Breakthrough T1D group of young adults living with T1D) will be hosting a free virtual Zoom session for T1D Teens! This will be a safe place for teens to speak freely with young adults about the challenges and triumphs of living with T1D. These sessions will help T1D teens feel more confident about growing up with T1D. (Please note: this session is specifically for teens ages 13 – 19. We ask that young children and parents refrain from joining this call). This event repeats the third Wednesday of every 3 months, from 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Do you have a teenager living with type 1 diabetes? The Young Leadership Committee (a Breakthrough T1D group of young adults living with T1D) will be hosting a free virtual Zoom session for T1D Teens! This will be a safe place for teens to speak freely with young adults about the challenges and triumphs of living with T1D. These sessions will help T1D teens feel more confident about growing up with T1D. (Please note: this session is specifically for teens ages 13 – 19. We ask that young children and parents refrain from joining this call). This event repeats the third Wednesday of every 3 months starting in January, from 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • October 21, 2026

    Breakthrough T1D Illinois Office, Chicago, IL

    Community

  • Join grade school aged kids (5-11) living with T1D from NJ, DE, and PA.
    T1D Miss Jess will engage kids in games and help everyone get to know each other!
    *Please register no later than 5:30pm to receive the Zoom link to join this meet-up.  *Note: These calls are hosted by Breakthrough T1D volunteers. Volunteer hosts cannot provide medical advice (or be held liable for any medical or legal treatment you provide for yourself or your T1D) but have a wealth of personal experience that can help you and your family adjust to and manage life with T1D.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    T1D Support

  • Join grade school aged kids (5-11) living with T1D from PA, DE, and NJ. T1D Miss Jess will engage kids in games and help everyone get to know each other! *Please register no later than 5:30pm to receive the Zoom link to join this meet-up. *Note: These calls are hosted by Breakthrough T1D volunteers. Volunteer hosts cannot provide medical advice (or be held liable for any medical or legal treatment you provide for yourself or your T1D) but have a wealth of personal experience that can help you and your family adjust to and manage life with T1D.

    October 21, 2026

    AL

    T1D Support

  • Join the T1D Community! Connect with others who understand what living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is like. Ask your questions, share your concerns, or simply listen and learn. Everyone is welcome!

    October 21, 2026

    NY

    T1D Support

  • Join the T1D Community! Connect with others who understand what living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is like. Ask your questions, share your concerns, or simply listen and learn. Everyone is welcome!

    October 21, 2026

    NY

    T1D Support

  • Join the T1D Community! Connect with others who understand what living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is like. Ask your questions, share your concerns, or simply listen and learn. Everyone is welcome!

    October 21, 2026

    NY

    T1D Support

  • Join the T1D Community! Connect with others who understand what living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is like. Ask your questions, share your concerns, or simply listen and learn. Everyone is welcome!

    October 21, 2026

    NY

    T1D Support

  • Are you living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or parenting a child with T1D? Join us for an informal conversation to share information and connect with others in the T1D community. Bring questions or topics you would like to discuss. For more information or to be added to the group mailing list, please contact Barbara Kahl at [email protected] or 301-530-3656.

    October 21, 2026

    VA

    Community

  • Are you living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or parenting a child with T1D? Join us for an informal conversation to share information and connect with others in the T1D community. Bring questions or topics you would like to discuss. For more information or to be added to the group mailing list, please contact Barbara Kahl at [email protected] or 301-530-3656.

    October 21, 2026

    VA

    Community

  • Are you living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or parenting a child with T1D? Join us for an informal conversation to share information and connect with others in the T1D community. Bring questions or topics you would like to discuss. For more information or to be added to the group mailing list, please contact Barbara Kahl at [email protected] or 301-530-3656.

    October 21, 2026

    VA

    Community

  • October 22, 2026

    Auxum Coffee, Winter Garden, FL

    T1D Support

  • This meet-up group gets together on the 4th Thursday evening of each month from 6-7:30pm (in person & virtual).  Meetings include a free meal.  Anyone with diabetes (T1, T2, LADA, etc.) and caregivers are welcome too!

    Facebook Group: Southeastern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group.   DISCLAIMER: Breakthrough T1D is not involved in planning, staffing, funding, hosting, or producing the event, choosing the venue, vetting safety protocols, or otherwise participating in the event in any way. Event attendees are responsible for evaluating whether they want to participate in the event or whether they want to permit their minor children to participate in the event. Event attendees assume all risks of participating in the event or permitting their minor children to participate in the event. Breakthrough T1D is not responsible, and cannot be held liable, for any claims made in connection with this event.

    October 22, 2026

    In-person & Online, MO

    Community

  • A community group for parents, caregivers, and children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), ages 5-11. Please RSVP to Laura Gill at 716-249-1193 or [email protected]

    October 22, 2026

    Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, Cheektowaga, NY

    T1D Support

  • Got Walk questions? We’ve got answers! Join us every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon for Walk Office Hours! Bring your fundraising, recruitment, or Walk Day questions and let’s get you ready to rock Walk! Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/WalkInfoSessions

    October 23, 2026

    AL

    Walk

  • ¿Buscas conectarte con otros en la Comunidad con Diabetes Tipo 1? ¡Te invitamos a una discusión virtual! Breakthrough T1D se compromete a apoyarlo, podemos ofrecerle recursos y la oportunidad de conectarse. Breakthrough T1D ha planeado una serie mensual de reuniones por Zoom! Ya sea que Usted, o su ser querido hayan estado viviendo durante años con Diabetes Tipo 1, o simplemente hayan sido diagnosticados, únase a nuestros eventos virtuales para tener la oportunidad de conectarse con otros en la comunidad de Diabetes Tipo 1. Este evento gratuito se repite el cuarto viernes a las 12 p.m. de cada mes hora del Pacífico.

    October 23, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • ¿Buscas conectarte con otros en la Comunidad con Diabetes Tipo 1? ¡Te invitamos a una discusión virtual! Breakthrough T1D se compromete a apoyarlo, podemos ofrecerle recursos y la oportunidad de conectarse. Breakthrough T1D ha planeado una serie mensual de reuniones por Zoom! Ya sea que Usted, o su ser querido hayan estado viviendo durante años con Diabetes Tipo 1, o simplemente hayan sido diagnosticados, únase a nuestros eventos virtuales para tener la oportunidad de conectarse con otros en la comunidad de Diabetes Tipo 1. Este evento gratuito se repite el cuarto viernes a las 12 p.m. de cada mes hora del Pacífico.

    October 23, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • ¿Buscas conectarte con otros en la Comunidad con Diabetes Tipo 1? ¡Te invitamos a una discusión virtual! Breakthrough T1D se compromete a apoyarlo, podemos ofrecerle recursos y la oportunidad de conectarse. Breakthrough T1D ha planeado una serie mensual de reuniones por Zoom! Ya sea que Usted, o su ser querido hayan estado viviendo durante años con Diabetes Tipo 1, o simplemente hayan sido diagnosticados, únase a nuestros eventos virtuales para tener la oportunidad de conectarse con otros en la comunidad de Diabetes Tipo 1. Este evento gratuito se repite el cuarto viernes a las 12 p.m. de cada mes hora del Pacífico.

    October 23, 2026

    AL

    Community

  • Join fellow Breakthrough T1D families in Sioux City for an evening of fun and community!

    It's a chance to get creative, spend quality time together, and connect with other local families in our community affected by type 1 diabetes. Snacks and refreshments provided.

    Special Thanks:

    • CHAD Nebraska Curt Gordon Memorial Foundation

    We hope to see you there! 💙

    October 23, 2026

    Anderson Dance Pavilion, Sioux City, IA

    Community

  • October 24, 2026

    First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Front Royal, VA

    Walk

  • The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This fall, the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more.

    Teen Track is back this year for 8th-12th grade students living with T1D! We look forward to having you join us!

    Space is limited so register today! There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. Registration includes continental breakfast, light snacks, and lunch. For the complete list please Click Here: Speaker Bios

    October 24, 2026

    Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix, AZ

    T1D Support

  • Join us for a free breakfast meetup at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit! Meet other adults with T1D, including several of our Community Summit speakers, and enjoy a day of connection and eduction.

    October 24, 2026

    Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix, AZ

    T1D Support

  • The Community Summit (formerly TypeOneNation Summit) is a free community event for anyone living with or caring for a person living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join your T1D community for a day of support, education, and connection. You’ll hear updates on research and advocacy, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and visit with device companies, camps, and others in the T1D Resource vendor hall. Whether you are family who is dealing with a new diagnosis, an adult who has lived with T1D for many years, a grandparent or caregiver, or a health care professional, there will be something for you! Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in our Youth and Teen program running concurrently with the main program. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

    October 24, 2026

    Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Rockville, MD

    Community

  • The Community Summit (formerly TypeOneNation Summit) is a free community event for anyone living with or caring for a person living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join your T1D community for a day of support, education, and connection. You’ll hear updates on research and advocacy, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and visit with device companies, camps, and others in the T1D Resource vendor hall. Whether you are family who is dealing with a new diagnosis, an adult who has lived with T1D for many years, a grandparent or caregiver, or a health care professional, there will be something for you! Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in our Youth and Teen program running concurrently with the main program. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

    October 24, 2026

    Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Rockville, MD

    Community

  • Join REACH Weber for fun, innovative recreation programming designed specifically for youth with T1D.

    October 24, 2026

    Weber State University, Ogden, UT

    Community

  • Join REACH Weber for fun, innovative recreation programming designed specifically for youth with T1D.

    October 24, 2026

    Weber State University, Ogden, UT

    Community

  • We’re excited to invite you to join the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community for a family park meet-up happening in Phoenix, OR at Blue Heron Park on October 24th! This is a relaxed, kid-friendly meet up where parents and caregivers can connect and kids can play. If you'd like, feel free to bring a snack to share or a ball or game to play! Please RSVP using the button below so we know to expect you! Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

    October 24, 2026

    Blue Heron Park, Phoenix, WA

    Community

  • Join Breakthrough T1D for a fun and relaxed Meet-Up bringing our community together! This event is open to all ages—whether you are living with Type 1 Diabetes, supporting someone who is, or simply want to get involved and support the Breakthrough T1D mission. PLUS be the first to hear about our Temecula Walk coming Spring 2027! Come connect with others in the community, enjoy great conversation, and unwind in a winery setting. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, strengthen connections, and learn more about how you can get involved. Guests are welcome to start their own tabs for food and beverages. Our staff will be on-site to answer questions about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay engaged with our local chapter. We hope to see you there for an evening of community, connection, and impact! RSVP is required to attend.   Breakthrough T1D is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all event participants. Firearms, weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, and alcohol (unless expressly provided by the event) are strictly prohibited at all Breakthrough T1D events. Breakthrough T1D reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any individual who violates this policy or whose behavior threatens the safety or comfort of other attendees.

    October 24, 2026

    Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA

    Community

  • October 24, 2026

    Zoo Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

    Walk

  • October 24, 2026

    Rockford Park, Wilmington, DE

    Walk

  • Caring for someone with T1D is a full-time job — you don't have to do it alone.
    Join fellow caregivers at the Tulsa Caregiver Meetup on October 24th at 11:30 AM at Andolini's Pizza, 500 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, OK. Come share stories, swap tips, and connect with others who get it — over a slice of pizza.

    October 24, 2026

    Andolini's Pizza, Jenks, OK

    T1D Support

  • October 24, 2026

    John Prince Park - Eric Call Pavilion, Lake Worth, FL

    Walk