News and Updates

Islet cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D) are in the works. In clinical trials, people are coming off external insulin—and experiencing healthy blood sugar levels. Researchers and clinicians are working hard behind the scenes to advance next-generation manufactured islet cell therapies as scalable cures. The momentum is real—and it’s more important than ever to […]

New Publication Alert! Breakthrough T1D spearheaded a paper titled “International consensus guidance for general population screening for islet autoantibodies to diagnose early-stage type 1 diabetes” that was published in Diabetologia. This is an important step toward integrating general population screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) into clinical practice globally. Read on to learn more about […]

To accomplish our mission of a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D), one thing is clear: the more minds we have thinking about T1D, the better. That’s why Breakthrough T1D brings in interns each year, including in our Research department. Training the next generation isn’t just about career development—it’s about fresh eyes, new ideas, diverse […]

The inaugural Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma aimed to confront and reduce the stigma that impacts the lives of people with diabetes.

Spotlight on Jessie Stover Jessie Stover is the Development Manager at Breakthrough T1D’s Indiana Chapter. Stover was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and she now lives in Indianapolis with her two cats, Milo and Zuko. She enjoys reading, crafting, concerts, and “baking gluten-free desserts so good that no one can tell they’re gluten-free.” Here, […]

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

Breakthrough T1D was on site in New Orleans, LA from June 5-8 for the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions. Check out all of our coverage below, including type 1 diabetes (T1D) advances across all our mission priority areas and several Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers and staff driving progress forward. In case you missed it, […]

ADA’s 86th Scientific Sessions This event is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, bringing together over 11,000 attendees to share and learn about cutting-edge research and advancements toward cures. Each year, Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers highlight their work, demonstrating the progress we’re making toward achieving our mission. Leading experts will present over 100 […]

ADA’s 86th Scientific Sessions This event is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, bringing together over 11,000 attendees to share and learn about cutting-edge research and advancements toward cures. Each year, Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers highlight their work, demonstrating the progress we’re making toward achieving our mission. Leading experts will present over 100 […]

It’s that time of year again: the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions is taking place from June 5-8, 2026. Scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders will travel to New Orleans, LA for the biggest annual diabetes conference in the world. Breakthrough T1D will be there to join the discussion about the latest-and-greatest […]