News and Updates

Time in range is a metric measured by continuous glucose monitors. Learn about why it matters and future applications.

Learn more about GLP-1 therapies and SGLT inhibitors, and how drugs like Ozempic may one day be able to help people with type 1 diabetes.

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 […]

Tandem’s Control-IQ+ is the first-ever automated insulin delivery system cleared in the U.S. for pregnancy with type 1 diabetes.

Learn about the people making the CATT1 clinical trial happen, the science behind cadisegliatin for type 1 diabetes, and how to get involved.

Analysis compiled by Avalere Health and supported by Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) finds that research funded by the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) has yielded more than $50 billion in federal healthcare savings.  Created by Congress in 1997 and administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the SDP provides federal funding to support research to prevent, treat, and […]

Continuous glucose monitors have been transformative for daily type 1 diabetes management. Can they benefit people without diabetes?

Improving Lives Breakthrough T1D’s Improving Lives program focuses on devices, insulins, adjunctive therapies, treatments for complications, and psychosocial interventions to improve the health and quality of life of people living with T1D. Adjunctive therapies and complications There was significant focus on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and SGLT inhibitors (SGLTi) in reducing long-term complications and improving […]

Menstrual cycles and type 1 diabetes (T1D) have a lot in common: they can be unpredictable, inconsistent from person to person, and physically challenging. Let’s take a closer look at how periods and menopause may influence blood sugar. What happens during the menstrual cycle? Most girls get their first period around age 12. Then, each […]

While we look back on 2024, we can reflect upon the incredible progress we’ve made in advancing breakthroughs toward cures and improving everyday life with T1D.   This wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you and your continued support of our mission as we drive toward cures for T1D.   Here are the […]