
KINNAMON: Bringing Fashion to T1D
Identical twin sisters, Naomi and Natalie Kinnamon (25) have been by each other’s side through it all! As you may…

Movers, Shakers and T1D Changemakers: Dr. Shereef Elnahal
As we close out National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), we would like to recognize Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President and Chief…

Movers, Shakers and T1D Changemaker: Adam Pakula
Adam Pakula has been fundraising for Breakthrough T1D to support his nephew Ryan Kirschner since Ryan was diagnosed with type 1…

Movers, Shakers, and T1D Changemakers: Samantha and Mike Oettinger
We first learned about this husband and wife duo, Mike and Samantha Oettinger from their Facebook group, Bergen County Diabetics.…

Movers, Shakers and T1D Changmakers: Alex Friedman
At the age of 7, Alex Friedman laid in the cancer ward of the nearby hospital while his family stood…

Advocacy, Awareness & Your Voice
In 2018, Breakthrough T1D advocates secured legislation to make the Monday before Thanksgiving A Day in the Life – Type…

World Diabetes Day Global Challenge
November 14 is World Diabetes Day—our day to show the world the strength of all those living with type 1…

Nurse Highlight: Colleen Clark Chuo
This year during National Diabetes Awareness Month, we are highlighting some of the nurses that we know have made an…

Everyday Hero Award: Meet Assembly Members Houghtaling & Downey
In 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a resolution designating the Monday before Thanksgiving as “A Day in the Life –…

Get Involved: National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. But, at Breakthrough T1D, we know that raising awareness and providing education about this…