Honeymoon Phase 101: What to Know When You’re New to T1D
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. But this doesn’t happen overnight—instead, it’s a gradual process of beta cell loss over time. As the immune system attacks and destroys more beta cells, insulin production decreases, leading to abnormal blood-sugar levels. Eventually, enough beta cells are […]
Breakthrough T1D 2026 Government Day – Powering Progress
From March 15–18, more than 200 passionate, motivated Breakthrough T1D Advocates from all 50 states convened in Washington, D.C., for Breakthrough T1D 2026 Government Day. Government Day remains one of Breakthrough T1D’s most impactful ways to effect change. By bringing the lived type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience directly to policymakers, we are accelerating progress toward […]
Perspectives on Living with Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases occur when a person’s immune system wrongly attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and organs. This response can result in a range of conditions, depending on which parts of the body are affected. Autoimmune diseases are often called “invisible” because their symptoms are not always evident to the people around you. As a […]
ATTD 2026 Days 3 and 4 – Breakthroughs Transforming T1D
Breakthrough T1D is back from Barcelona! The final two days of ATTD were jam-packed with more incredible updates across all areas of our mission. Breakthrough T1D staff chaired and participated in many sessions—including Breakthrough T1D Senior Vice President of Research, Esther Latres, Ph.D.; Vice President of Medical Affairs Anastasia Albanese O’Neill, Ph.D., APRN, CDCES; Senior […]
ATTD 2026 Days 1 and 2 – Breakthroughs Transforming T1D
Greetings from Barcelona, Spain! From March 11–14, 2026, the world’s leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners gathered to share groundbreaking advances in T1D science—and Breakthrough T1D–supported work (and staff) were front and center. Below is everything you need to know from the first two days of this remarkable conference, including […]
Running for Murphy: A Family’s Journey to End Type 1 Diabetes
For actor Luke Macfarlane and the Roberts family, the London Marathon is more than a race—it's a tribute and a call to action.
Deceased Donor Islet Cell Transplantation 101
Our Statement on Deceased Donor Islet Cell Availability & The ISLET Act Curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) is Breakthrough T1D’s number one priority. As the leading global T1D research and advocacy organization, we are currently funding over $450 million in cures research in 23 countries. Everything we do is focused on making cures happen for the T1D […]
Changing the Course of Type 1 Diabetes
Tzield is the first approved disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes, but Breakthrough T1D will make sure it’s not the last.
What is Autoimmune Disease?
Learn the basics about autoimmune disease, including prevalence in the U.S., possible causes, and why they are often called "invisible."
Join us for Breakthrough T1D Ride 2026: Pedal power to find cures!
Breakthrough T1D Ride is more than cycling—it’s a movement to find cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D). No matter where you live, how you choose to ride, or how far you go, you’re surrounded by the T1D community—fellow riders, coaches, friends, and family—cheering you on at every milestone. A fully supported cycling experience, finish-line celebration, […]
