Desert West Chapter

  Breakthrough T1D Community Summits The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is a free educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). We are bringing together the T1D community to learn about the latest research advancements…

Elyse still remembers what it felt like to return to middle school after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “As someone who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, I know firsthand how important and…

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can look simple from the outside. A pump. A sensor. A quick glance at a number. But for Alex, T1D has never been something you wear. It is something you carry. “It’s a lot more than…

Upcoming Events Arizona Tucson Happy Hour February 17, 2026 5 pm – 7 pm Sonoran House Sam Hughes, 2513 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ Come connect with others living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), learn more about Breakthrough T1D, and…

Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is still too often framed as “too risky” or “not worth it.” On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we’re pushing back on that narrative because people with T1D deserve accurate information, supportive care, and hope…