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Voices of T1D is a brand-new podcast presented by Breakthrough T1D that explores what it’s really like to live with type 1 diabetes. Each month, a new episode will explore the emotional, social, and day-to-day realities of living with T1D, featuring honest conversations with people who navigate it…
Navigating young adulthood for the first time can be scary. Whether that means going to college, starting a first job, or moving away from home–-navigating this can mean new places, new roommates, new routines, and new responsibilities. For young adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it also means taking ownership…
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have transformed what it means to live with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Instead of a handful of finger sticks each day, people with CGMs can now see where their blood sugar has been, where it's headed, and catch highs and lows. This technology exists because Breakthrough T1D has helped…
Exercise can feel intimidating for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), or caring for someone who is. One workout sends blood sugar crashing, the next sends it soaring. Sometimes you do everything the same way twice and get completely different results. It doesn't take long before exercise starts feeling like…
Parenthood is full of moments you never forget. For the dads featured on this special Father’s Day episode of Voices of T1D, one of those moments was hearing the words "type 1 diabetes." What followed were sleepless nights, steep learning curves, and a new understanding of what it means to show up for someone you love…
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) has a way of making ordinary moments feel heavier. A low or high blood sugar hits.. An alarm goes off. A sensor fails. A doctor’s appointment is coming up. Suddenly, it’s about more than just daily management— it’s about wondering what you missed, what you should have done differently, or why…
For people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), food is never just food–every meal comes with calculations.Every time you eat, you’re making multiple decisions — how much insulin to take, when to take it, and how your body might respond. And even when you get everything right, the next day may be completely different…
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t stay in the background. It’s not just about managing glucose–it’s about navigating life with something that never clocks out. It follows you into every relationship whether with family, friends, romantic partners or coworkers. And for many living with it, that constant weight can feel…
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