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“I’d like to share a personal dream. A dream that one day children will be told, ‘like Polio, there once was a disease called diabetes. With your help, that dream may become a reality.” – Maurice Hertzfeld, testifying at the 1975 National Commission on Diabetes Rob Hertzfeld was 14 years old when he was diagnosed […]

“Even now I can hear that ghostly whisper from 48 years ago. The doctor’s voice, ‘Mrs. Greenspon, your son has diabetes.'” – Roz Greenspon, Charlotte, NC He was talking about Keith, 8 years old, the oldest of our 3 children. “But,” the doctor added as he exited the room, “Don’t worry. He’ll take insulin – […]

Social distancing is key in preventing the spread of COVID, but what happens when school starts? Members of the Type 1 Diabetes Community from Spanish-speaking families share their perspectives.

Back to school season during the coronavirus pandemic has been met with several challenges, but for college students, preparation is still key, whether on-campus or at home.

Three teachers with type 1 diabetes (T1D) share their perspectives about back-to-school, including their biggest concerns and what they want parents to know.

Healthcare and education professionals share what parents and educators need to know for a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just in time for Parents’ Day, we’re highlighting the ways parents and guardians rise to the challenge of helping kids live with and learn to manage type 1 diabetes.

It’s been around the news: COVID-19 might trigger diabetes, at least in some people. That’s what several Breakthrough T1D-funded scientists posit. But let’s look at the evidence.

Two leaders from Tandem Diabetes Care share real-world outcomes from Tandem insulin pump users, other practical insights.

Shaina Hatchell discussed her children’s book “Shia Learns about Insulin," and how it can help normalize conversations about T1D for kids.