News and Updates

The terms “type 1 diabetes” and “ninja warrior” aren’t usually connected. That is, unless you’re Katie Bone, a 16-year old with T1D and fierce competitor on the hit show American Ninja Warrior.

Breakthrough T1D celebrates the FDA approval of Tzield, the first disease-modifying therapy to delay clinical T1D in people at risk of developing the disease.

Medicare and type 1 diabetes (T1D)

Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress changed Jasmine Meriedy's perspective on life with T1D. She's using that confidence to pay it forward.

Every year around this time, open enrollment begins for individuals and families to select their healthcare coverage options for the following year. This year, there are changes coming for people with Healthcare.gov/Marketplace plans and in 2027, changes for people with Medicaid. Staying informed about your plan and coverage options will empower you to take charge […]

For Kabir Dewan, being a Breakthrough T1D 2019 Children's Congress Delegate was one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of his life.

The T1D Index is a first-of-its-kind data simulation tool that provides the most accurate and comprehensive global picture of type 1 diabetes in history. 

For Breakthrough T1D 2015 Children's Congress Delegate Berkeley Barnett, being a voice for the T1D community changed the course of her life.

Congress passes the Inflation Reduction Act, which contains provisions that will make insulin affordable for some Americans. Much more must be done.

Breakthrough T1D Urges Senate to Support Insulin Affordability Provisions as Part of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022