Noticias Y Actualizaciones

abril 2, 2026

Remembering Marilyn and Gerald Fishbone 

For more than 50 years, Marilyn and Gerald Fishbone were pillars in the T1D community, dedicating their lives to helping advance innovative research.

marzo 27, 2026

Honeymoon Phase 101: What to Know When You’re New to T1D

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. But this doesn’t happen overnight—instead, it’s a gradual process of beta cell loss over time. As the immune system attacks and destroys more beta cells, insulin production decreases, leading to abnormal blood-sugar levels. Eventually, enough beta cells are […]

marzo 23, 2026

Breakthrough T1D 2026 Government Day – Powering Progress

From March 15–18, more than 200 passionate, motivated Breakthrough T1D Advocates from all 50 states convened in Washington, D.C., for Breakthrough T1D 2026 Government Day. Government Day remains one of Breakthrough T1D’s most impactful ways to effect change. By bringing the lived type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience directly to policymakers, we are accelerating progress toward […]

marzo 19, 2026

Perspectives on Living with Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases occur when a person’s immune system wrongly attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and organs. This response can result in a range of conditions, depending on which parts of the body are affected. Autoimmune diseases are often called “invisible” because their symptoms are not always evident to the people around you. As a […]

marzo 16, 2026

ATTD 2026 Days 3 and 4 – Breakthroughs Transforming T1D

Breakthrough T1D is back from Barcelona! The final two days of ATTD were jam-packed with more incredible updates across all areas of our mission. Breakthrough T1D staff chaired and participated in many sessions—including Breakthrough T1D Senior Vice President of Research, Esther Latres, Ph.D.; Vice President of Medical Affairs Anastasia Albanese O’Neill, Ph.D., APRN, CDCES; Senior […]

marzo 12, 2026

ATTD 2026 Days 1 and 2 – Breakthroughs Transforming T1D

Greetings from Barcelona, Spain! From March 11–14, 2026, the world’s leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners gathered to share groundbreaking advances in T1D science—and Breakthrough T1D–supported work (and staff) were front and center. Below is everything you need to know from the first two days of this remarkable conference, including […]