New York City Chapter

For 36 years, Matthieu Grigoresco has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Over those decades, he has built a successful career, competed as an endurance athlete, and raised a family, proving that a T1D diagnosis does not have to stand…

When Audrey was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 11, the sudden reality of managing a chronic condition felt overwhelming. Like many newly diagnosed individuals, she questioned whether a “normal” life was still possible. But finding the Breakthrough T1D…

Welcome to our Community Support Hub! Here, you’ll find virtual and in-person support opportunities, along with resources for individuals and families affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Explore support groups, events, and helpful connections, and keep scrolling to find your…

For Laurie Basloe, type 1 diabetes (T1D) has never defined what’s possible it has simply shaped a lifelong commitment to advocacy, education, and community. Diagnosed at just seven years old, Laurie has spent decades navigating the daily realities of T1D…

For Lisa Lascher, volunteering with Breakthrough T1D is deeply personal—it is rooted in family, resilience, and a commitment to change the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D). As an advocate and leader, Lisa’s connection to T1D spans generations. Her father…