{"id":28291,"date":"2026-02-13T23:55:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T23:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/southbaycentralvalleyca\/?p=28291"},"modified":"2026-03-06T23:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:18:46","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-norcal-february-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/2026\/02\/13\/breakthrough-t1d-norcal-february-2026-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D NorCal February 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Smart devices, angry skin: The underside of diabetes tech<\/h3>\n
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Over the last decade, more people have been using wearable devices, which is good for the overall management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, with devices stuck to the skin for days at a time, skin reactions are relatively common across many different brands of T1D tech.\u00a0We\u2019ve put together a guide<\/a><\/b>\u00a0explaining why skin reactions occur and how to manage the irritation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Claire Kosewic: Going the distance with Breakthrough T1D Ride<\/h3>\n

Meet\u00a0Claire Kosewic<\/a><\/b>, a Breakthrough T1D Ride participant whose journey began with a brand-new road bike and grew into a powerful celebration of family and community. From her first Ride at Amelia Island to completing 100 miles in honor of her dad, Claire\u2019s story captures the heart of what the Ride is all about.<\/p>\n

Volunteer Opportunities at the San Francisco Gala<\/h3>\n

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the T1D community? Join us as a volunteer at the San Francisco Gala on Saturday, February 28 at City Hall! Sign up now<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Recursos de diabetes tipo 1 en espa\u00f1ol<\/h3>\n

Haga clic a continuaci\u00f3n para acceder al centro de recursos de Breakthrough T1D para el norte y centro de California. Aprende m\u00e1s<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Chapter Events<\/h3>\n

Visit our\u00a0South Bay and Central Valley<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Greater San Francisco and Sacramento Valley<\/a>\u00a0calendars to learn more and register for the following events:<\/b><\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Research Update: Petaluma<\/b>
\nWednesday, February 4, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Petaluma Community Center, Petaluma, CA<\/p>\n

T1D Adults Hike Don\u2019t Spike<\/b>
\nSaturday, February 7, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. | Gray Whale Cove, Montara, CA<\/p>\n

T1D Adults Support Group: Sacramento<\/b>
\nTuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Roseville, CA<\/p>\n

A1C Warriors Support Group: Modesto<\/b>
\nTuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Modesto, CA<\/p>\n

Monterey Breakthrough T1D Social<\/b>
\nThursday, February 19, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Alvarado on Main in Old Town, Salinas, CA<\/p>\n

T1D Adults Walk & Talk<\/b>
\nSunday, February 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. |\u00a0Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D San Francisco Gala<\/b>
\nSaturday, February 28, 2026 | 6 p.m. |\u00a0San Francisco City Hall, CA<\/p>\n

Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run<\/b>
\nSaturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. | Salmon Falls, El Dorado Hills, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Research Update: San Mateo<\/b>
\nTuesday, March 3, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. |\u00a0San Mateo Main Library, CA<\/p>\n

T1D Night at the San Jose Sharks<\/b>
\nTuesday, March 7, 2026 | 7 p.m. | SAP Center, San Jose, CA<\/p>\n

Breakfast with Rufus<\/b>
\nSaturday, March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. | Santa Clara, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table<\/b>
\nFriday, May 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. |\u00a0The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Run<\/b>
\nAbbott World Marathon Majors and \u201cMy Run\u201d opportunities are available all year round!<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Ride Registration is Open!<\/b><\/p>\n