NFL Miami Dolphins and Breakthrough T1D Ambassador Blake Ferguson Snaps Hard for Cures!
NFL long snapper for the Miami Dolphins Blake Ferguson is a T1D Champion! Learn how he's helping Breakthrough T1D win in the fight against T1D.
First-in-Human Gene-Edited Stem Cell Trial? Check.
ViaCyte, a beta cell replacement company long supported by Breakthrough T1D, and CRISPR Therapeutics have a new first: Gene-editing for type 1 diabetes.
The Bonds of Family and the Power of Fiction
Author Eve Yohalem interviews her sister about life with type 1 diabetes and the power of fiction to make diabetes a normal part of humanity.
First-in-Human T1D Vaccine Trial Reports Positive Results
A first-in-human study of the coxsackie B vaccine—made by Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers Drs. Hyoty and Knip—reports positive results.
Artificial pancreas systems: Sleeping without fear
Research shows Artificial Pancreas Systems can help improve diabetes-related outcomes and lighten the burden of T1D. Even during sleep.
Smart Insulin Pen/Smart Cap Bridge Technology Gap for MDI
People living with T1D who prefer multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin now have two high-tech management options: An insulin smart pen or an insulin smart pen cap.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5+
Late Tuesday evening, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5–11. This decision followed the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization on Friday, Oct. 29th. That means that if you have a child 5 years of age or older, they […]
Research, Innovation, and Wellness at TypeOneNation Virtual Summit
Help us kick off National Diabetes Awareness Month at TypeOneNation Virtual Summit on November 1, 3, and 4, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET. This free event is for people of all ages and stages of type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. We’re offering three nights of sessions covering important topics like Breakthrough T1D’s […]
Vertex Shares Data from Their Stem Cell-Derived Therapy—and It’s Outstanding
In February, Vertex announced they were beginning a clinical trial for VX-880, their stem cell-derived therapy for use in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Today, they announced that the first person to receive this therapy now needs 91% less insulin 90 days after receiving an infusion of these fully differentiated cells at just half […]
T1D Champions, The Stanbacks, Featured on GMA’s Thriver Thursday
Breakthrough T1D Volunteer Family, NFL Champion Isaiah Stanback, his wife Natalie, and their daughter Nadia featured on GMA's Thriver Thursday.
