First-in-Human T1D Vaccine Trial Reports Positive Results
A first-in-human study of the coxsackie B vaccine—made by Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers Drs. Hyoty and Knip—reports positive results.
Artificial pancreas systems: Sleeping without fear
Research shows Artificial Pancreas Systems can help improve diabetes-related outcomes and lighten the burden of T1D. Even during sleep.
Smart Insulin Pen/Smart Cap Bridge Technology Gap for MDI
People living with T1D who prefer multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin now have two high-tech management options: An insulin smart pen or an insulin smart pen cap.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5+
Late Tuesday evening, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5–11. This decision followed the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization on Friday, Oct. 29th. That means that if you have a child 5 years of age or older, they […]
Research, Innovation, and Wellness at TypeOneNation Virtual Summit
Help us kick off National Diabetes Awareness Month at TypeOneNation Virtual Summit on November 1, 3, and 4, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET. This free event is for people of all ages and stages of type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. We’re offering three nights of sessions covering important topics like Breakthrough T1D’s […]
Vertex Shares Data from Their Stem Cell-Derived Therapy—and It’s Outstanding
In February, Vertex announced they were beginning a clinical trial for VX-880, their stem cell-derived therapy for use in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Today, they announced that the first person to receive this therapy now needs 91% less insulin 90 days after receiving an infusion of these fully differentiated cells at just half […]
T1D Champions, The Stanbacks, Featured on GMA’s Thriver Thursday
Breakthrough T1D Volunteer Family, NFL Champion Isaiah Stanback, his wife Natalie, and their daughter Nadia featured on GMA's Thriver Thursday.
Breakthrough T1D Mourns the Loss of Stacey Anderson, M.D.
Breakthrough T1D is deeply saddened at the passing of Stacey Anderson, M.D. Dr. Anderson was a tireless champion for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, a brilliant researcher, dedicated physician, and longtime Breakthrough T1D partner, grantee, reviewer, and friend. “Dr. Stacey Anderson was a tremendous diabetes champion and she will be terribly missed,” said Breakthrough […]
EASD Conference Will Bring Together—Virtually—Top Minds in Diabetes Research
Leading researchers from around the world will gather for the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).
It’s Less than Two Months Away!
From T1Day (wear blue!) to social media storytelling and celebrity appearances, Breakthrough T1D has a bunch of exciting plans that you won’t want to miss out on!
