The arrival of the colder weather also brings with it cold and flu season. Nobody likes getting sick, but for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), there are extra considerations. Illness of any kind puts a body under stress, and the body releases hormones and antibodies to help fight disease. For someone with T1D, […]
Cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D) are coming. These therapies replace destroyed beta cells with new cells that make insulin and protect them so that they can function for a long time. Cell therapies are complex products: many in development contain stem cell-derived cells, some with genetic modifications and/or a device to implant and […]
Trading boardrooms for bright lights, four pillars of Toronto’s business community took to the stage in support of Breakthrough T1D Canada. On October 23, 2025, four of Canada’s top business leaders took to the stage in downtown Toronto, ON in support of Breakthrough T1D Canada to help accelerate breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. […]
When we launched the $100M Campaign to Accelerate, we wanted to ensure we maximized donor dollars to achieve the greatest impact. Through the Breakthrough T1D-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) matches donor investments dollar for dollar, doubling the type 1 diabetes (T1D) research that can be funded. Throughout the […]
For many families newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Halloween can feel overwhelming – a holiday centered on candy when you’re just figuring out carb counting and nutrition. However, with the right tools and knowledge, Halloween can and should be just as fun for your child. Here are some helpful tips for having a […]
This annual event is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, and Breakthrough T1D staff, partners, and funded researchers were in attendance to participate, share new data, and stay current on the state of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and the pathway to cures. EASD 2025 shared insights into the latest on beta […]
Thanksgiving in Canada is often seen as the unofficial start of autumn, the air has turned crisper, and the evenings have a welcoming chill. Many people look forward to cozy season, donning a favourite sweater and feeling the crunch of the leaves under their boots. But it’s also the start of the unofficial holiday ‘eating’ […]
Dr. Joshua N. Awoke, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), is the fourth recipient of the J. Andrew McKee Fellowship in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), jointly funded by Breakthrough T1D Canada and the Stem Cell Network (SCN) based at the Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The […]
On October 23, 2025, some of Canada’s top business leaders are trading boardrooms for bright lights—all to help accelerate breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. At Humour Me, they will step out of their comfort zones and take the stage with original stand-up comedy routines vying for the title of “Funniest Amateur”, while raising […]
Learn where to find resources and information to help support your child with T1D thrive in their new school year. Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) for your child can be an overwhelming time for parents. Learning to manage the disease and adjusting to the new normal can bring significant stress to a […]
Breakthrough T1D Canada was proud to have representatives included in this important advocacy event. The Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress advocacy program organized by Breakthrough T1D International in the United States, was inspired by a boy from Massachusetts named Tommy Solo (one of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) role models at the event). At age nine, […]
Breakthrough T1D Canada Board Member Matt Varey rode across Canada in support of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research On May 3, Matt Varey, a longtime volunteer with Breakthrough T1D Canada (formerly JDRF) and current Co-Chair of the Breakthrough T1D International Board, began a 61 day, 7400km+ journey to cycle across Canada. At 61, Matt had […]
