News and Updates

Moira McCarthy reflects on the transformative impact of automated insulin delivery systems, and how the T1D community made it possible.

Barbie is the latest in a long line of toys and games that increase type 1 diabetes (T1D) visibility and awareness.

Although its exact causes are unknown, researchers have uncovered type 1 diabetes risk factors that increase a person's likelihood of developing the condition.

Breakthrough T1D and Mattel created the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, creating T1D community visibility through play.

Continuous glucose monitors have been transformative for daily type 1 diabetes management. Can they benefit people without diabetes?

Improving Lives Breakthrough T1D’s Improving Lives program focuses on devices, insulins, adjunctive therapies, treatments for complications, and psychosocial interventions to improve the health and quality of life of people living with T1D. Adjunctive therapies and complications There was significant focus on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and SGLT inhibitors (SGLTi) in reducing long-term complications and improving […]

J.J. Spaun’s diagnosis story highlights the importance of screening and monitoring for type 1 diabetes in people of all ages.

Breakthrough T1D Ride has given Matt Edgington the confidence and support he needs to live a full and healthy life with type 1 diabetes.

Learn more about ketones, what ketone levels mean, and the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Dennis Goldensohn has lived a full and healthy life with type 1 diabetes. His secret? A positive attitude and a supportive community.