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. […]
Stay-At-Home: Adopt a Pet? What T1D Families Should Consider
Pets bring comfort, unconditional love, and can lower stress, which helps manage blood glucose levels. What you should know before making the long-term commitment.
Life with T1D in Quarantine Week 2
Hi everyone! 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 or fitness professional – I’m just trying to get through this quarantine with type 1 diabetes the best I […]
Part 3: Scams, Support, and DKA
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.
Lilly Lowers Cost of Insulin During COVID-19
Breakthrough T1D welcomes the relief for families across the country, but calls for more.
Talking to an Expert: COVID-19’s Impact on Cures Research
Dr. Aaron J. Kowalski answers what the pandemic means to ongoing research and fundraising and why “there still are no cures” for type 1 diabetes.
Coating on Capsules Next Step in Creating Insulin-Producing Factories
One potential cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is to replace beta cells destroyed by a person’s own immune system with healthy transplanted beta cells inside a device, which would then be placed inside the person’s body. Encapsulated cells would release insulin in response to changes in glucose levels. That is exactly the scenario that […]
Insurance Coverage at Risk? What to do immediately.
While no one wants to think about losing their job, it is better to be prepared. This is especially true for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, for whom continued health coverage is critical.
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 […]
