News and Updates

This article was written by Loraine Brogan and her daughter Natalie Brogan, who lives with type 1 diabetes. Loraine and Natalie are both Participant Advisory Council (PAC) members, advocates, and long-time Breakthrough T1D supporters. This story details Natalie’s diagnosis, what research means to them, and their journey to the PAC. The views expressed by the […]

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means managing the disease every day while navigating its complexities. That’s why dispelling common myths and misconceptions is so important. They can make life even harder for people living with T1D.  We’re always working to create greater awareness about T1D to help people living with the disease and those at risk of developing it. This […]

Golf champion J.J. Spaun discusses his game and life with T1D with dedicated Breakthrough T1D supporter Moira McCarthy.

This article was written by Amanda Gilchrist, a Participant Advisory Council Member (PAC), a Clinical Trial Education Volunteer, and Breakthrough T1D supporter. Amanda’s story details her family’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) journey, why clinical trial participation is important to her, and her experience in the PAC. The views expressed by the author are her own […]

Karen Shishino Jordan, a long-time volunteer leader in the greater California Bay area, will serve as Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) International Board of Directors (IBOD) Chair, succeeding current Chair Lisa Fishbone Wallack. Carlton McMillan, also a dedicated volunteer leader in the greater California Bay area, will serve as Vice Chair, succeeding current Vice Chair Matt Varey.     Karen’s and Carlton’s terms as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, begin Wednesday, July 1, 2026.    Breakthrough […]

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

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 […]

For actor Luke Macfarlane and the Roberts family, the London Marathon is more than a race—it's a tribute and a call to action.

This article was written by Alecia Wesner (pictured above, right), a Participant Advisory Council (PAC) member, a Clinical Trial Education Volunteer, and long-time Breakthrough T1D supporter. Alecia’s story details her lived experiences with type 1 diabetes, participation in clinical trials, and her journey to joining the PAC. The views expressed by the author are her […]

You rode. We cheered you on. Together, we fueled type 1 diabetes breakthroughs! Read our wrap-up of the Breakthrough T1D Ride 2025 season.