05/28/2026
NPR says a new insurance coverage options are coming soon!
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.
05/26/2026
Adding Vitamin D to your nutritional intake may help prevent diabetes. Learn more:
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes, Depending on Your Genes
New analysis of a major clinical trial finds supplementation reduced diabetes risk in prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene
05/21/2026
Did you know there are risks when exercising for people living with diabetes? University of Colorado finds:
Exercise and Diabetes: Benefits, Risks, and What Patients Should Know
How exercise helps prevent and manage Type 1 and 2 diabetes, according to an expert. Starting with just 150 minutes of aerobic and two weight training sessions a week is enough to see big improvements.
05/19/2026
Listen to a podcast by Yale University about the links between diabetes and brain cells.
Study Links Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk to Brain Cells
New research suggests that cognitive traits observed in some individuals with type 1 diabetes may share underlying biological origins with the disease itself.
05/14/2026
A New Study finds that Cell Therapy may be the “holy grail” to reversing diabetes.
For 2 million Americans, the future of Type 1 diabetes care is now
UCSF research led to the world’s first immunotherapy to prevent type 1 diabetes. Now, scientists are aiming for the ‘holy grail.’
05/12/2026
Breakthrough T1D is a great resource for all things to do with support systems.
Balancing mental health and type 1 diabetes - Breakthrough T1D
Taking care of your mental health with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is just as important as managing your blood sugar and taking your insulin.
05/07/2026
Diabetes Technology is now more accessible for all smartphone users!
Tandem Mobi Now Available on Android | Beyond Type 1
Tandem Mobi insulin pump’s newest update expands usage to people with diabetes who use Android phones and apps.
05/05/2026
What a great weekend for the Charlottesville T1D community! Read more about the positive impacts we made to funding a cure for diabetes!
Walking Together for Progress: 2026 Breakthrough T1D Walk in Charlottesville - Center for Diabetes Technology
May 2, 2026 – The University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology partnered with local volunteers to plan the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Walk, Charlottesville. The community came together at Walnut Creek Park for a meaningful day of connection, advocacy, and impact. Hosted by Breakthrough T1D, th...
04/30/2026
The President signed the legislation and it is now law, ensuring continued momentum toward better treatments, disease-modifying therapies, and cures.
Congress passes bipartisan extension of the Special Diabetes Program, securing critical T1D research funding - Breakthrough T1D
Congress passed bipartisan legislation to extend and strengthen the Special Diabetes Program, a cornerstone of Federal investment in type 1 diabetes research.
04/28/2026
New study shows that Replacing Sedentary Time With Sleep or Activity May Reduce T2D Risk in Adolescents.
Replacing Sedentary Time With Sleep or Activity May Reduce T2D Risk in Adolescents | Pharmacy Times
Swapping 30 minutes of teen sedentary time for vigorous activity or extra sleep cuts insulin resistance by 15%, aiding type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention.