Breakthrough T1D and the Nobel Prizes: Connected!
It’s early October, which means the Nobel Prizes are being awarded in several categories. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions in Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economic Sciences. They go to the best and brightest people with the best and brightest ideas. This year, the prizes recognize work that is, in several […]
Stem Cell-Derived Islets Show Promise In Another Study
A new study published in Cell and summarized in Nature has shown positive results using stem cell-derived islets to restore insulin production in a patient with type 1 diabetes (T1D). These results add to the mounting evidence that stem cell-derived islets can provide benefits to people with T1D. The study, conducted by investigators in Beijing, […]
New ICD-10 Codes Will Help the T1D Community
On October 1st, the T1D community got a big win: the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servies (CMS) introduced a unique ICD-10 code for stage 2 type 1 diabetes (T1D). This addresses a significant gap in clinical care. Prior to this change, clinicians had limited options for coding stage 2 T1D, which resulted in inaccurate […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Breakthrough T1D celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the history, achievements, and contributions of our Hispanic communities.
EASD highlights Breakthrough T1D research
The research presented at EASD covered Breakthrough T1D’s entire research portfolio, encompassing disease-modifying therapies, cell therapies, and complications.
Veronica Beard Gives Back to Breakthrough T1D
New York-based fashion brand Veronica Beard is giving back to the type 1 diabetes community through customer donations, in-store events, and more.
Navigating the school year with type 1 diabetes: A call to support and action
A T1D dad and physician's POV about the start of a new school year.
Strength, struggle, and resilience: my mom’s journey with T1D
Though I do not live with type 1 diabetes (T1D) myself, I have witnessed firsthand the strength of those who do.
At ADA 2024, Breakthrough T1D-funded research takes center stage
Here is Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D., C with the key takeaways from the conference and below is a written summary of Breakthrough T1D highlights.
ADA Takeaways: Day 2
At the ADA Scientific Sessions, scientists will present the latest T1D research, all with the goal of improving lives for the T1D community.