News and Updates

Breakthrough T1D headed to Washington D.C. where advocates held nearly 500 meetings with Members of Congress on behalf of the T1D community.

Breakthrough T1D Chief Global Advocacy Officer Lynn Starr discusses how type 1 diabetes advocacy drives our mission progress forward...faster.

With the support of our grassroots advocates, our work helps advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for those worldwide who need it.

Our Advocates traveled to D.C. to reintroduce our organization and champion legislation and policy for the T1D community.

Breakthrough T1D advocate Natalie Stanback knows type 1 diabetes and knows how to get things done on Capitol Hill. She encourages more women to get involved in advocacy.

Super Bowl Champion is key in helping Breakthrough T1D “move the chains” toward the T1D end zone

Delegates with type 1 diabetes at Breakthrough T1D 2023 Children's Congress fought for the special diabetes program and insulin affordability.

JDRF’s Chief Mission Strategy Officer will leave behind quite a legacy once she steps down from her role at Breakthrough T1D at the end of March 2023.

The Federal Government is one of Breakthrough T1D’s most important partners in advancing research to better treat, prevent, and ultimately cure type 1 diabetes (T1D). Breakthrough T1D’s annual Government Day event, held in Washington, D.C., brings together dedicated Breakthrough T1D Advocates from around the nation to use their own personal stories to communicate the financial, […]

The inaugural award goes to Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO).