Breakthrough T1D

Thank you to @NBCNews for featuring this exciting milestone for the T1D community! This launch marks an important step forward for visibility in toys, helping children with type 1 diabetes see themselves represented in one of the world’s most iconic brands. In collaboration…

Yesterday, we were thrilled to announce a major milestone - the release of the first-ever @barbie with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! Just like advocacy, visibility matters. We’re so excited to see a Barbie with T1D out in the world, helping to represent and empower even more kids living…

Breakthrough T1D Chief Global Advocacy Officer Lynn Starr spoke with us about the role that our advocacy and regulatory teams play in helping type 1 diabetes (T1D) research move through the pipeline. Want to use your voice to help advocate for the type 1 diabetes (T1D)…

Closing the gap between access to and adoption of type 1 diabetes (T1D) therapies is a mission priority for Breakthrough T1D. Breakthrough T1D Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Danne spoke with us about the role our Medical Affairs team plays in helping ensure that emerging T1D…

Anyone who lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) knows that there are a ton of myths and misconceptions about T1D out there, but we're here to help! Our website is full of resources and information that you can point people to so they can learn about what #T1D and life with it are…

Because everyone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered. 💙 Last week, we were proud to partner with @Mattel and announce the first @Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! The impact of this milestone has been truly meaningful and deeply…

Last week, we were thrilled to announce the release of the first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! We have loved seeing the response from the T1D community, who are feeling empowered and represented, and showing how much visibility matters. As we all know, there are many…

Our CMO, Pam Morrisroe, sat down with @CBSNews to discuss the impact of the first-ever @Barbie with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and our meaningful collaboration with @Mattel. Watch the full segment here: cbsnews.com/video/why-matt…

Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Children's Congress has come to an end - and what a way to close out an incredible week. On Day 3, our 170 Delegates had the opportunity to attend a United States Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on continued funding for the Special Diabetes Program…

Day 1 of Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Children’s Congress is in the books! Stay tuned over the coming days as we continue to share updates, offering a look at what’s ahead as more than 170 inspiring delegates head to Capitol Hill. They’ll meet with their representatives to help…

Our hearts are with everyone who has been impacted by the devastating flooding in Texas. If you or someone you know lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is in need of resources, please visit the link below for more information. bit.ly/3BeTUaf

JJ Spaun inspired golf fans and the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community alike when he sunk a 64-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the 125th US Open. While his rally and win were an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience—and exemplify how people with T1D can accomplish…

American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Recap with Dr. Aaron Kowalski x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Stars + youth advocates unite at Breakthrough T1D’s 2025 Children’s Congress, July 7–9 in D.C. Together they’ll push for renewal of the Special Diabetes Program + cell therapies and a future without #T1D 💙 Thanks to our partners at @Omnipod, @Sanofi, @Ford, and @Marshalls…

Earlier today at the ADA Scientific Sessions, Sana Biotechnology gave an exciting 6-month update on the first person who received transplanted donor-derived pancreatic islet cells modified with hypo-immune (HIP) technology, a cell therapy that does NOT require immunosuppression.…

Want to hear about all of the incredible type 1 diabetes (T1D) research updates coming out of the ADA Scientific Sessions? Join us on Monday June 30 at 6pm ET to hear a full recap from Breakthrough T1D CEO, Dr. Aaron Kowalski! Tune in on any of our social media channels—you…

Our Marjana Marinac, Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, took part in a panel “Influencing Health Policy in 2025: A New World Order?” at the @DiabetesMine #DData ExChange event in Chicago with @al_lytton of Insulet, Hannah Martin of @ADCESdiabetes, and Bruce Taylor with…

ADA is here and the Breakthrough T1D team is on site! Day one came with some very exciting news from Vertex on the trials surrounding their drug Zimislecel, also known as VX880. Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Sanjoy Dutta, breaks down the latest updates on where the trial…

Did you spot Este Haim rocking her T1D tech loudly and proudly during Haim’s Jimmy Fallon interview this week? Visible devices are a powerful reminder that type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t have to hold you back! We appreciate Este for using her platform to raise awareness around…

The @AmDiabetesAssn's 85th Scientific Sessions is almost here! From June 20-23, scientists, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders will travel to the biggest diabetes conference in the world. Breakthrough T1D will be there to join the discussion about the…