November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the resilient people who face it.
Building awareness and understanding about T1D is more important than ever. When we See T1D, we move closer to life-changing breakthroughs in research, advocacy, and community support.
We urge everyone to get involved and help people understand what it means to live with T1D. Join us this November!
Civica long-acting insulin available on January 1, 2026
Nearly three years ago, Breakthrough T1D joined forces with Civica Rx, a non-profit pharmaceutical company, to manufacture and distribute low-cost insulins. Starting on January 1, 2026, the first of those insulins, insulin glargine-yfgn (a long-acting insulin interchangeable with Lantus®), will be available for purchase at no more than $55 for 5 pens. Learn more.
Breakthrough T1D Holiday Guides
Holidays often center around food, which can bring extra challenges for those living with T1D. Our guides offer helpful tips and carb counts for favorite dishes, taking the guesswork out of celebrating with confidence. Download the guides.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Visit our NorCal Chapter Calendar at BreakthroughT1D.org/northernca to learn more and register for the following events:
T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Maisie’s Peak at Steven’s Creek, Cupertino, CA
New Support Group for T1D Adults: The first gathering of this new support group is on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Roseville, CA. Recurs every second Tuesday of the month.
Breakthrough T1D NorCal Community Games: Friday, November 14, 2025, Da Boccery, Livermore, CA.
T1D Adults Walk & Talk: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach Park, Alameda, CA.
Monterey Breakthrough T1D Social: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Alvarado on Main, Salinas, CA.
Breakthrough T1D Virtual Research Update: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hosted on Zoom.
Breakthrough T1D Ride: December 4-7, Amelia Island, FL. “My Ride” opportunities available all year round. Visit Ride.BreakthroughT1D.org.
T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike: December 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Whipsnake Loop at Fernandez Ranch, Martinez, CA.
T1D Adults Walk & Talk: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Mountain View, CA.
Monterey Breakthrough T1D Social: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Alvarado on Main, Salinas, CA.
T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Muir Woods, Ladybug Loop, Mill Valley, CA.
T1D Adults Walk & Talk: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon, CA.
Breakthrough T1D San Francisco Gala: Saturday, February 28, 2026, San Francisco City Hall, CA.
Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table: Friday, May 8, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA.
Breakthrough T1D Run: Abbott World Marathon Majors and “My Run” opportunities available all year round. Visit Run.BreakthroughT1D.org.
Recurring Virtual Support Groups:
The Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter offers ongoing gatherings for all ages, stages, and connections to T1D. We also host special sessions, some of which include Ask the Endo, Ask the Therapist, a Reunión for the Spanish-speaking community, and more—all on Zoom. Visit our chapter website for a full listing of all virtual events and registration.
Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Monthly Happy Hours:
Quarterly meetings and monthly happy hours for young adults 21+. Contact ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com for more information.
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