News and Updates

We’ve spent the past month celebrating the many type 1 diabetes (T1D) champions in our community. From all of the resilient people living with T1D, to the parents and other family members who are so supportive, to the coaches, teachers, and classmates dedicated to making a safe and welcoming environment, to all of the powerhouse donors, volunteers, and advocates who are making a […]

Last week’s Breakthrough T1D Beta Cell Replacement Consortium enabled 57 researchers the chance to collaborate in ways that help move research forward more quickly and efficiently. This crucial network helps scientists join forces to address gaps in research, complete clinical translation, and solve technical and operational challenges to accelerate life-changing therapies for people living with […]

Sernova, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company, has shown in its Breakthrough T1D-funded clinical trial that its cell replacement therapy, the Cell Pouch System™, can produce insulin in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The technology consists of a dose of purified islet cells transplanted into the Cell Pouch™. The detection of C-peptide, a biomarker of […]

By Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.President and CEO, Breakthrough T1D I don’t remember a time when type 1 diabetes (T1D) was not part of my family’s life. When I was six, my brother Steve was diagnosed, and when I was 13, I was too. Recently, at a gathering of staff and volunteer leaders from across the […]

Among more than a million supporters, they stand out. Four volunteers who have made a lasting, positive impact on Breakthrough T1D and the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. For their work, their dedication and commitment, Breakthrough T1D is honoring them with awards of recognition and thanks. “We are grateful to every single one of our […]

Are you a college-aged student with type 1 diabetes (T1D) looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your professional network, expand your career ambitions and gain new experiences? Are you looking to contribute to the advancement of breakthroughs in T1D research, advocacy, and management? Breakthrough T1D’s College Internship Program is for you! The program is […]

More than 1.25 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and this number continues to grow. They need insulin several times a day, every day, just to survive. It cannot be emphasized enough that type 1 diabetes is fatal without insulin. A person with T1D cannot just stop taking insulin, whether they can afford […]

Maribeth Stent was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the fall of 1997. “It was right around my second birthday,” said Maribeth. She is now a senior coordinator of community engagement at Breakthrough T1D, and she took part in a clinical trial of a hybrid closed loop artificial pancreas system at Yale University in […]

NHL's Max Domi has released a book, No Days Off, which shares his story of growing up and playing hockey with type 1 diabetes.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! This is the month where communities across the country join hands to educate and spread awareness about type 1 diabetes (T1D) and bring attention to issues facing the T1D community. Breakthrough T1D is celebrating and commemorating this month by elevating stories of people living with and impacted by type […]