News and Updates

It’s official: The European Commission has approved Forxiga® (dapagliflozin and marketed in the United States as Farxiga®) for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), when used in conjunction with insulin to improve glycemic control. This is the first oral medicine for T1D in Europe, and blocks SGLT, which is responsible for glucose absorption in the […]

7 Marathons? Check. 7 Continents? Check 7 Consecutive Days? Check We checked in with Eric Tozer to ask him about his experience running the World Marathon Challenge, which he became one of the first people with type 1 diabetes to complete a few weeks ago. How does it feel to have completed the World Marathon […]

Join diabetes researchers from around the world at the annual Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference. Breakthrough T1D-funded research will be featured, with 23 funded researchers presenting.

At the Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes (nPOD) Meeting—its 11th annual and taking place February 19-22—more than 215 people are attending, including some of the most world-renowned diabetes investigators. Many of the latest advances will be discussed—using nPOD samples—to accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. […]

Breakthrough T1D Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report As you’ll see in the pages of our fiscal year 2018 annual report, together, we are making incredible strides in our fight to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. In fact, 2018 was one of the most exciting years yet for T1D research. […]

Read the inspiring story of the Teske family and their journey with type 1 diabetes. Learn how their dedication to advocacy and estate planning supports Breakthrough T1D's mission to fund critical research and find a cure.

The Breakthrough T1D Young Adult Conference is right around the corner. We’re thrilled to announce the following speakers and we can’t wait to see you in Dallas on March 30th and 31st. Haven’t signed up to attend? Registration is open until February 28th. Brandon Arbiter: Brandon is the VP, Product and Business Development for Tidepool. He […]

Starting on January 31, Breakthrough T1D Ambassador Eric Tozer will be participating in the 2019 World Marathon Challenges–7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. But unlike every other person who has taken on this ultimate test of endurance to date, Eric, a native of San Diego, will be one of the first people with […]

Chris is an an elite Powerlifter, entrepreneur, model and motivational speaker. He’s also been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly a decade. Chris will be speaking in Dallas at the Breakthrough T1D Young Adult Conference on March 30-31, 2019.