Life with T1D in Quarantine
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah, and I’ve had type 1 diabetes (T1D) since 2013. I want to share what I’ve been thinking about in the times of coronavirus as a young adult with T1D. I’m not a medical expert, or an expert in anything at all really. I’m just a person with T1D who’s […]
New Research Suggests that T1D Has Two Distinct Types
Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers found that type 1 diabetes is comprised of two different subtypes, called endotypes, which are dependent upon the age at diagnosis.
Part 2: Stress, Kids and Supply Chain
Breakthrough T1D continues to share expert responses to your top incoming questions.
Special Diabetes Program Funding Extended Allowing Critical Type 1 Diabetes Research to Continue
The Federal Government has continued its commitment to support diabetes research by providing more than $75 million into the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), which drives forward critical research aimed at curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and improving the lives of those living with the disease today. The funding, approved by both the House and Senate and signed by the […]
Breakthrough T1D Reaches Out to National Media in Effort to Balance Care with Concern Over COVID-19
CEO Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., Shares Needed Perspective With leading organizations highlighting diabetes as a key risk factor in both contracting and developing serious results from the coronavirus, Breakthrough T1D is working to build a balance of care and concern within the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. “The World Health Organization and the CDC putting out […]
Talking to an Expert: Managing Stress During Coronavirus
Dr. Nicole Jonson talks about the need to keep stress in check as part of type 1 diabetes management.
Free Ways to Keep Your Kids Engaged and Active During “Coronatine”
Games, activities, crafts, and virtual voyages to keep the family entertained and active during this time of social distancing.
Seeing Your Doctor Without Leaving Home
You have an endocrinologist appointment but are in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. What do you do? Especially as medical experts are urging the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to keep their regular appointments? Today, you may have the option of having a remote doctor visit—for either regular appointments or a new health concern […]
Talking to Eli Lilly about Our Insulin Supply
Will we be OK? Our colleagues at Beyond Type One interviewed an insulin-supply expert at the Eli Lilly and Company about how the supply chain works, if we should we worry about insulin running out and what to do if you can’t afford your refill. We share their work as part of our joint effort […]
Talking to an Expert on Coronavirus Disease
Pediatric endocrinologist Mary Pat Gallagher answers community questions.
