News and Updates

NDAM Profile: Breakthrough T1D advocate Cass Freeland’s expertise in connecting with policy makers demonstrates The Power of Us.

NDAM profile: Bunny Kasper’s tireless efforts to connect the T1D community demonstrates The Power of Us.

NDAM Profile: Retired World Boxing Champion drives Breakthrough T1D to new levels of excellence and demonstrates The Power of Us.

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 […]

By Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.President and CEO, Breakthrough T1D I don’t remember a time when type 1 diabetes (T1D) was not part of my family’s life. When I was six, my brother Steve was diagnosed, and when I was 13, I was too. Recently, at a gathering of staff and volunteer leaders from across the […]

Among more than a million supporters, they stand out. Four volunteers who have made a lasting, positive impact on Breakthrough T1D and the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. For their work, their dedication and commitment, Breakthrough T1D is honoring them with awards of recognition and thanks. “We are grateful to every single one of our […]

More than 1.25 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and this number continues to grow. They need insulin several times a day, every day, just to survive. It cannot be emphasized enough that type 1 diabetes is fatal without insulin. A person with T1D cannot just stop taking insulin, whether they can afford […]

Maribeth Stent was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the fall of 1997. “It was right around my second birthday,” said Maribeth. She is now a senior coordinator of community engagement at Breakthrough T1D, and she took part in a clinical trial of a hybrid closed loop artificial pancreas system at Yale University in […]

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.

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 […]