News and Updates

On January 11, 1922—100 years ago—14-year-old Leonard Thompson, who was diagnosed with diabetes 3 years earlier, became the first person to receive insulin.

JDRF's exercise resources are scientifically created to help you understand how to exercise safely and manage your type 1 diabetes (T1D).

NFL Superstars across the league are donning custom designed cleats in support of Breakthrough T1D.

A resident physician and T1D dad—who also lives with an autoimmune disease—shares his call to action to support Breakthrough T1D and research to cure T1D and improve lives.

What’s your strategy for managing your diabetes during the holidays? The Breakthrough T1D-Beyond Type 1 Alliance offers tips to ensure you can enjoy without worry.

NFL long snapper for the Miami Dolphins Blake Ferguson is a T1D Champion! Learn how he's helping Breakthrough T1D win in the fight against T1D.

Author Eve Yohalem interviews her sister about life with type 1 diabetes and the power of fiction to make diabetes a normal part of humanity.

Help us kick off National Diabetes Awareness Month at TypeOneNation Virtual Summit on November 1, 3, and 4, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET. This free event is for people of all ages and stages of type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. We’re offering three nights of sessions covering important topics like Breakthrough T1D’s […]

Breakthrough T1D Volunteer Family, NFL Champion Isaiah Stanback, his wife Natalie, and their daughter Nadia featured on GMA's Thriver Thursday.

From T1Day (wear blue!) to social media storytelling and celebrity appearances, Breakthrough T1D has a bunch of exciting plans that you won’t want to miss out on!