Answering Your Questions on Coronavirus
Every day, we receive a flurry of questions about COVID-19 from our type 1 diabetes (T1D) community and what it means for those of us living with T1D. Throughout this pandemic, we will share the top questions and responses from experts in the field. We here at Breakthrough T1D are not medical experts, but we […]
Coronavirus and T1D: What You Should Know
First, don’t panic! Second, wash your hands and don’t touch your face. Third, understand the facts about managing T1D and viral illnesses.
New Breakthrough T1D-Funded Study finds Lifetime T1D Management Costs a Collective $813 Billion
Cost for each diagnosed American is nearly $500,000.
More People Being Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
CDC report shows nearly 30% increase in T1D diagnoses, with most pronounced growth among youth of diverse populations.
Breakthrough T1D Mission Summit Salutes Type 1 Diabetes Research
Ellen Leake, Chair of the International Board of Directors
Thank you for being T1D Champions
We’ve spent the past month celebrating the many type 1 diabetes (T1D) champions in our community. From all of the resilient people living with T1D, to the parents and other family members who are so supportive, to the coaches, teachers, and classmates dedicated to making a safe and welcoming environment, to all of the powerhouse donors, volunteers, and advocates who are making a […]
Get the inside scoop on T1D Champion and NHL Star Max Domi’s Book on Living and Playing with Type 1 Diabetes
NHL's Max Domi has released a book, No Days Off, which shares his story of growing up and playing hockey with type 1 diabetes.
Celebrating type 1 diabetes (T1D) champions all day, every day this November
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! This is the month where communities across the country join hands to educate and spread awareness about type 1 diabetes (T1D) and bring attention to issues facing the T1D community. Breakthrough T1D is celebrating and commemorating this month by elevating stories of people living with and impacted by type […]
Trick or Treat: Have a scare-free and fun Halloween
To say that Halloween is ‘fun’ is an understatement! So many kids and adults look forward to this one evening of dressing up, eating as much candy as they want and partying with friends! But Halloween can be scary in more than the obvious way for families of those newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes […]
Educators Align at the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Conference
Each year, diabetes educators from all over the world—including Nicole Johnson, DrPH, MPH, National Director, Breakthrough T1D Mission—gather for the annual meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), which took place August 9-12 in Houston, Texas. The AADE’s aim is to drive optimal outcomes through integration of diabetes clinical management, self-management education, prevention, […]
