Highlights from 2024.

Our year in review.

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As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes (T1D), we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

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Learn more about the latest in T1D research and developments and the T1D community

January 17, 2025

Cell therapy first: transplanted islets working without immunosuppressives

January 1, 2025

2024 Year in Review

December 11, 2024

Breakthrough T1D 2024 Innovation Grants

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Our impact

$10

million to T1D research in Canada in 2024

~61

active research grants in Canada

∼12

active clinical trials in Canada

23

countries with active grants 

450+

active research grants globally

Latest news + events

T1D news, important advocacy updates, events and more.

December 17, 2024

Government of Alberta announces expansion of public coverage of continuous glucose monitors to all ages

October 31, 2024

We are now Breakthrough T1D™ – the organization formerly known as JDRF Canada rebrands to recognize impact of type 1 diabetes on Canadians of all ages

October 11, 2024

A joint response to Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, receiving Royal Assent from JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada.

My first question after my diagnosis was, “Can I still play hockey?” I was scared it might be off the table for me.

With Breakthrough T1D funded research, I’m incredibly hopeful for the future. That’s why Breakthrough T1D’s mission to advance T1D research is so important to me. I want to do whatever I can to make life better for Canadians with this disease.

Max Domi, NHL Player, Breakthrough T1D Spokesperson

Diagnosed at age 12

What if my child with T1D didn’t have to worry about health complications? It would be a life full of happiness and peace, without any fear.

Today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today.

Nisha and Rohan

Rohan, diagnosed at age 4