Breakthrough T1D Elects Two Highly Engaged Volunteers to Lead International Board of Directors
JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, has named two longtime, highly engaged volunteers to lead its International Board of Directors as Chair and Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2022.
More CGMs Now Covered by Medicare
In March 2022, Medicare beneficiaries became eligible for coverage for a greater number of CGMs than ever before. Due to a final rule issued on December 21, 2021 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), any CGM that connects with an insulin pump or a standalone receiver will be covered by Medicare for […]
Breakthrough T1D Statement: President’s Comments about Insulin Affordability During State of the Union
Breakthrough T1D is glad President Biden used the State of the Union to address the insulin affordability crisis, which has had devastating consequences in the diabetes community for far too long. Joshua Davis, the young man with type 1 diabetes who joined the First Lady in the gallery, was one of the Breakthrough T1D Children’s […]
Helping the Diabetes Community in Ukraine – 6/1 Update
Guide on how to support the diabetes community in Ukraine.
Breakthrough T1D is in Animal Crossing™ New Horizons!
When Insulet, the makers of Omnipod®, asked us to team up on bringing diabetes representation to Animal Crossing™, we couldn’t say no!
A Mother on a Mission to Cure T1D
“What drives us as parents is the love we have for our children and the passionate hope that there is a cure out there and it’s within reach.” – Lee Ducat
Employee Spotlight: Meet Tricia Martin
This Black History Month, the Black at Breakthrough T1D Employee Resource Group, in collaboration with the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the Greater New York City Chapter, would like to acknowledge our colleague Tricia Martin whose more than 20 years of service to Breakthrough T1D exemplifies Black Excellence and a commitment to diversity and […]
100 Years, 100 Breakthrough T1D Scientists: Gian Franco Bottazzo, M.D.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of insulin, we are launching “100 Years, 100 Breakthrough T1D Scientists.” The first up: Gian Franco Bottazzo, M.D.
Celebrating the Best of 2021
In 2021, Breakthrough T1D has seen tremendous progress in accelerating cures, improving lives, and advocating for people with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones.
Videos and Resources on How to Exercise Safely with Type 1 Diabetes
JDRF's exercise resources are scientifically created to help you understand how to exercise safely and manage your type 1 diabetes (T1D).
