Mourning the Loss of a Breakthrough T1D Champion and Friend
There’s nothing bad you can say about John J. McDonough. He was a self-made man. He served on Breakthrough T1D’s International Board of Directors and was Chairman in 1999 to 2000. He and his wife, Marilyn, founded the BETA Society, for people who name Breakthrough T1D in their estate plans. He was a poet. Well, […]
Severe Low Blood Sugar: There’s a New Treatment Option
The FDA approved Zegalogue® (dasiglucagon) injection, for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in children and adults with diabetes aged 6 and above.
The CDC Updates its Guidelines to Prioritize T1D
On March 29, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines to include type 1 diabetes (T1D) on the list of medical conditions associated with higher risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19.
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthier, For Longer
Normally, the kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your blood to make urine. When your kidneys are damaged, they can’t filter blood like they should.
I Still Have Diabetes, But with My CGM I’m Thriving
This educational content is made possible with support from Abbott, the makers of the FreeStyle Libre 2. Editorial control rests solely with Breakthrough T1D. Hannah M. was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 3 years old in 2000 and remembers how afraid she was of having to prick her finger. She had the tale-tell […]
Mom’s Birthday: A Tribute
For Women's History Month, a daughter with type 1 diabetes honors her late mother in advance of what would have been her birthday.
BreakthroughT1D’s Spring Virtual TON Summit: What’s in it for You? Everything!
Find out why the event is “worth every second of your Saturday to attend.”
COVID-19 and Type 1: School and Employment Rights, from a Lawyer
To help you traverse the school and employment rights with type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough T1D had a Facebook Live event with attorney Daniel Phelan, J.D.
Bench to Bedside: Breakthrough T1D-nPOD Conference
The 13th nPOD Annual Meeting was held February 22-24, 2021, and featured some of the most world-renowned diabetes investigators.
Investigations by Leading Immune-Mediated Disease Research Organizations
Breakthrough T1D has partnered with the Lupus Research Alliance and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to advance the understanding of autoimmunity.
