Two Truths and a Lie: Can You Separate the T1D Facts from Fiction?
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means managing the disease every day while navigating its complexities. That’s why dispelling common myths and misconceptions is so important. They can make life even harder for people living with T1D. We’re always working to create greater awareness about T1D to help people living with the disease and those at risk of developing it. This […]
From T1D Toddler to Resilient Adult: Jessie Stover Shares her Story
Spotlight on Jessie Stover Jessie Stover is the Development Manager at Breakthrough T1D’s Indiana Chapter. Stover was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and she now lives in Indianapolis with her two cats, Milo and Zuko. She enjoys reading, crafting, concerts, and “baking gluten-free desserts so good that no one can tell they’re gluten-free.” Here, […]
A Roadmap to Accelerate Cell Therapies into Clinical Trials
What’s Happening? A new Breakthrough T1D publication lays out the first clear preclinical testing and manufacturing roadmap for getting islet cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D) into human clinical trials faster. What is This Publication About? Before any new therapy—including islet cell therapies for T1D—can move into in-human clinical trials, they need to go […]
What is Time in Range?
Time in range is a metric measured by continuous glucose monitors. Learn about why it matters and future applications.
Last Call: Don’t Miss This Year’s Amelia Island Ride!
Breakthrough T1D Ride is more than just cycling—it’s a movement to find cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 2026, we were thrilled to introduce two new destinations with The Cascades, Washington and Austin, Texas. But we’re also marking the final year of Ride in beautiful Amelia Island, Florida, which means it’s your last chance […]
Golf Champion J.J. Spaun: A Hero Who’s One of Us
Golf champion J.J. Spaun discusses his game and life with T1D with dedicated Breakthrough T1D supporter Moira McCarthy.
Could Drugs Like Ozempic also Benefit People with Type 1 Diabetes?
Learn more about GLP-1 therapies and SGLT inhibitors, and how drugs like Ozempic may one day be able to help people with type 1 diabetes.
Batting Wiffle Balls for T1D: 10 Years of Success in Sacramento
Summer is officially in full swing, which means members of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community across the country are heading out for days at the pool, beach, or a neighborhood barbecue (check out our summer guide for all your T1D tips!). But for the Tierney family in Sacramento, summer also means it’s time for […]
Tzield Approved for Stage 3 T1D in the U.S.
What’s Happening? In an exciting update for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, Tzield—the first disease-modifying therapy approved by the FDA to delay progression of stage 2 T1D—has now been approved by the FDA for use in stage 3 T1D. People aged 8-17 with stage 3 T1D will soon be able to get Tzield in clinics (with a prescription) if […]
Everything you need to know about ADA 2026
Breakthrough T1D was on site in New Orleans, LA from June 5-8 for the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions. Check out all of our coverage below, including type 1 diabetes (T1D) advances across all our mission priority areas and several Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers and staff driving progress forward. In case you missed it, […]
