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Press releases

August 14, 2025 Breakthrough T1D-Authored Paper Paves the Way for Beta Cell Replacement Therapies on the Path to Cures for Type 1 Diabetes
August 7, 2025 Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Civica’s Affordable Insulin Programs
August 5, 2025 Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, Leads Multi-Stakeholder Summit in Udaipur, India Highlighting Urgent Need for Early Diagnosis, Access to Care, and Stigma Reduction for Type 1 Diabetes
August 5, 2025 LabCentral and Newest Innovation Partner, Breakthrough T1D, Launch Golden Ticket Competition
July 9, 2025 Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress Delegates Urge Lawmakers to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research
July 8, 2025 Barbie® Introduces First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes to Expand Representation and Inspire More Children

Statements

Breakthrough T1D in the media

July 31, 2025 How Breakthrough T1D helped make the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes
July 31, 2025 ‘She’s mine forever.’ Georgia girl receives ‘Type 1 Diabetes’ Barbie doll at Children’s Congress
July 31, 2025 GLP-1 drug helped type 1 diabetes patients keep healthy glucose levels and lose weight
July 31, 2025 Breakthrough T1D Awards $2.8 Million for New Center of Excellence
July 31, 2025 Designer Thom Solo Brings T1D Story to Lawmakers at Breakthrough Event
July 30, 2025 Michigan youth call on Congress to renew Special Diabetes Program funding

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