South Carolina Chapter

When Connelly was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her family learned that she could have been screened before symptoms appeared. This video shares their story and highlights the importance of early detection and screening, which can help reduce the risk…

Youth and teens living with type 1 diabetes are invited to apply for the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador (YA) Program. This fun and rewarding leadership opportunity empowers youth to share their stories, raise awareness, support the T1D community, and…

It was a hot and humid morning on Kennesaw Mountain; they were on their 5th of 8 climbs for the day accompanied now and then by the familiar sounds of a Dexcom and the rhythmic pound of trail shoes.   Surprised…

Hi Breakthrough T1D friends, It was 18 years ago when, with my 14-year-old son Michael at my side (he had been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 2 years before that), I rode through the finish line in Monterey, CA, at…

Karen Sillay became invested in Breakthrough T1D’s mission shortly after her husband and daughter were both diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “Michael was diagnosed at age 34. At the time we had three young children, and when he came…