News and Updates

We continue sharing expert responses to your top incoming questions. Note these responses are not intended to be medical advice, for that—as always—you must consult your own personal physician.

Sarah here, back again this week to share what I’ve been thinking about in the times of coronavirus as a young adult with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! As a reminder, I’m not a healthcare professional – I’m just a person with T1D who’s trying to get through this quarantine the best I can. If you […]

Three organizations—an academic institution, a non-profit and a company—are working to understand the prevalence, outcomes and risk factors for contracting COVID-19. By collecting real world data, this will inform doctors and researchers to understand the additional risks and possible treatments for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with the coronavirus pandemic. Two of them are specifically […]

TrialNet—an international Breakthrough T1D-supported network of leading academic institutions, endocrinologists, physicians, scientists and healthcare teams dedicated to finding cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D)—has a new in-home test kit that makes screening far more easy and convenient. And FedEx will come pick it up, at no cost to you! If you have a relative with […]

Lauren Cox was 7 when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). She was 12 when she finally beat her father in a game of one-on-one in the family driveway. The Breakthrough T1D Ambassador and spokesperson said both moments shaped who she is and who she has become. This weekend, she became the #3 […]

Breakthrough T1D Spokesperson Shares Stories, Songs and Encouragement With his guitar and liquid-warm voice Adam Lasher embraced the type 1 diabetes (T1D) online community with song and words of support. “I know things get scary. We all need to remain positive and show that we’re all here for each other.” The two-time American Idol contestant […]

Breakthrough T1D partners with Carb DM to make event a reality A long-running California type 1 diabetes (T1D) event can now be attended by anyone, anywhere in the world. The Bay Area Diabetes Summit on April 26 brings together some of the most renowned experts in T1D to discuss T1D research, psycho-social challenges and technology […]

What might be the next best thing to having a healthy pancreas that is steadily producing insulin? It could be a device inside a person’s body that would protect the implanted beta cells from attack, while allowing the cells to produce insulin for you. Dan Anderson, Ph.D., has been working for years to create devices […]

Omnipod® producer Insulet announced today that it would expand its financial assistance program to those U.S. customers who had lost insurance in the wake of changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. For those who qualify, the company will provide a six-month supply (60 Pods) of product for free. Those customers who might benefit must meet […]

Simple changes you can make now. Also: candy cravings? Virtual happy hours? How to indulge responsibly while managing your T1D.