Two Studies Shed Light on Diabetic Kidney Disease
Two recent publications shed light on which people with type 1 diabetes will develop end-stage kidney disease, a complication of…
50+ Years with Type 1: An Interview with Dr. George King
I got the privilege of interviewing George King, M.D., whose research is on diabetes complications. Breakthrough T1D has funded him…
At 37, I’m Fighting to Save my Eyesight
At the age of 37, I’m fighting to save my eyesight, a complication of type 1. People are also at…
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthier, For Longer
Normally, the kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your blood to make urine. When your kidneys are damaged,…
Breakthrough T1D Launches Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan
Breakthrough T1D today launched a Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan, to expand the University’s already stellar Elizabeth…
Zucara Faces “Valley of Death,” and Comes Out Triumphant
Low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, is a real fear for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Although there are rescue…
Strengthening Type 1 Diabetes Science by Building Careers
Sometimes, the funding that Breakthrough T1D can provide for researchers is exactly the invitation they need to get into the…
Saving Vision, Changing Lives
Several decades ago, type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients brought their seeing-eye dogs into the offices where Jennifer Sun, M.D., MPH.,…
A Scientist Sees Kidney Disease Through New Eyes
Monika Niewczas is keenly focused on kidneys. Specifically, making sure that they don’t stop working when someone develops type 1…
Can Prozac Prevent Severe Low Blood Sugar?
Low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, occurs in over 90 percent of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It can usually…
