Breakthrough T1D Book Corner
Sharing tales of strength and courage from T1D authors.
Zucara Faces “Valley of Death,” and Comes Out Triumphant
Low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, is a real fear for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Although there are rescue treatments for it, there are no preventive therapies. Zucara Therapeutics, however, may have an answer. It is developing a once-daily therapy that restores glucagon. Adding glucagon raises blood-sugar levels, preventing hypoglycemia and the symptoms that […]
England, Today and Onward, to Provide Pregnant Women with CGM Technology
It’s a milestone for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Breakthrough T1D. Today and onward, the National Health Service (NHS) England will provide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to pregnant women with T1D. This is something that Breakthrough T1D can be proud of—evidence for it came from the Breakthrough T1D-funded CONCEPTT study, which proved […]
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.
