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From years of burdensome insulin injections to the insulin pump that saved her life. Lynn Cameron is a passionate advocate at Breakthrough T1D, fiercely pursuing positive change for Quebec’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, which desperately requires public coverage of T1D devices. Lynn has lived with this autoimmune disease for nearly 60 years, many of […]
There is much uncertainty in the world right now, with changes coming so frequently it can feel hard to stay completely informed. However, Breakthrough T1D Canada can offer certainty that our Canadian-funded researchers are making incredible progress and breakthroughs in T1D research. Now, more than ever, research is progressing at incredible speed, we can keep […]
Dr. Mahla Poudineh (University of Waterloo), in collaboration with Dr. Leyla Soleymani (McMaster University), is developing a wearable continuous ketone monitor, which can indicate a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This device combines novel biology (ketone measurement) with novel engineering (hydrogel microneedles) to produce a groundbreaking new device – the Wearable Aptalyzer. Biology: Similar […]
A large area of cure-based T1D research is investigating stem cell-based therapy. The goal of this approach is to use stem cells as a renewable source of insulin-producing cells which, when transplanted, would replace beta cells that are destroyed in a person with T1D, thereby allowing them to produce insulin again. This would lessen or […]
On March 27, 2025 Diabetes Canada released updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for the glycemic management across the lifespan for people with type 1 diabetes. What are clinical practice guidelines and what do they mean for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Clinical guidelines are the guiding principles for health care practitioners to stay up to […]
Canada’s federal election is underway, and Breakthrough T1D Canada is calling on our T1D advocates across the country to come together and make sure that research and device coverage is part of the discussion. There are an estimated 300,000 people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Canada and diagnoses are growing more rapidly than […]
International Women’s Day (IWD) asks us to imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. The theme for #IWD2025 is that we can all #AccelerateAction. International Women’s Day (IWD) […]
Christine MacGibbon has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 27 years. She raises awareness of the realities of living with this disease in meaningful and unique ways, leveraging her modelling, storytelling, and competitive dance background. She is a bold ambassador for Breakthrough T1D, courageously sharing her story through our Mental Health program and Let’s […]
Do you prefer the sweetness of a Hershey’s kiss, or maybe you like the spice of a cinnamon heart? For most of us, we can grab a handful of Valentine’s Day candy without thinking about it. But for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) every snack, every meal, every piece of food eaten must […]
This May, Matt Varey, a key volunteer with Breakthrough T1D since 2001, will embark on an ambitious two-month long, 7500 km, cycling journey across Canada. As Matt rides Coast-to-Coast for Cures in support of Breakthrough T1D, his goal is that his passion and drive will inspire Canadians to give generously to make each day better […]
On Jan 7, 2025 (Sweden), Sana Biotechnology released significant clinical data: the first person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who received deceased donor islets engineered to evade the immune system is producing insulin without immunosuppression. The details This is a big step for cell-based therapies for potentially curing T1D. Sana’s first-in-human study consists of allogeneic islets, meaning […]
2024 was certainly a year of transformation. We recognized 50 years of grassroots fundraising and advocacy in Canada and in November we became Breakthrough T1D™ Canada. And while we now have a new name and look, our mission remains the same. We are as steadfast as ever about reaching our ultimate goal, a world free […]
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