Meet the Scientist: Developing Devices That Resist Autoimmune Attacks
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 […]
Insulet to Supply 6 months of Product to Customers in Dire Need
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 […]
Eating because of stress or boredom? How to stop.
Simple changes you can make now. Also: candy cravings? Virtual happy hours? How to indulge responsibly while managing your T1D.
Having T1D and COVID-19: “It Hit Me Hard”
Justin Wilhite says being ill with COVID-19 was like nothing he’d experienced before, and would prefer to never, ever go through it again. The “very healthy” 39-year-old father of three, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2008 has been ill for more than a month. “It feels like something is attacking your lungs…inhaling and […]
Novo Nordisk Offers 90 Days of Free Insulin to Those Left Uninsured Because of the Coronavirus
Today, leading insulin manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced that it would offer 90 days of free insulin to those who lost their jobs and medical insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes just days after Eli Lilly and Company announced that it would provide a co-pay card letting anyone with or without commercial insurance […]
T1D Research Continues During Coronavirus
Quite quickly, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life, jolted perspectives and could very well change how we work and interact with each other for a long time to come. But what has the impact been inside research labs, where Breakthrough T1D-funded scientists have been driving hard and fast to deliver cures for type 1 […]
Talking to an Expert: Ninja Warrior Shares How to Shape Your Story
As an American Ninja Warrior—the first female to ever compete with type 1 diabetes (T1D)—Christina Martin seemed to defy the odds of gravity and physical ability. Ironically, the one thing that everyone thought might slow her down–her T1D–is what propelled her to succeed. As a T1D Champion and advocate for the community, Christina hosted a […]
Easter and Passover Bring Out the Sweets in all of Us
The smell of spring is in the air. Blooming trees, fresh cut grass and the crisp, clean scent of, wait, what is that? Marshmallow peeps, sugary fruit slices and matzah? Yes, they are here, too. And just like the daffodils, those delightfully decadent treats that come with Easter and Passover can simply not be denied. […]
