DIABETES EDUCATION WITH BREAKTHROUGH T1D

Explore practical Type 1 diabetes insights from TCOYD and Breakthrough T1D experts. Learn about exercise management, adult misdiagnosis, and groundbreaking research for better T1D care.

TCOYD and Breakthrough T1D Join Forces in Sharing Their Expertise to Help YOU!

With diabetes month rapidly approaching TCOYD and Breakthrough T1D joined forces to provide YOU with vital edutainment on type 1 diabetes.  Our three specialists Steve Edelman, MD, Jeremy Pettus, MD, and Aaron Kowalski, PhD, have a combined 100+ years of living with diabetes amongst them.

Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: Practical Advice from TCOYD and Breakthrough T1D’s CEO Aaron Kowalski

Dive into Type 1 diabetes and exercise with endocrinologists Jeremy Pettus and Steve Edelman, joined by Breakthrough T1D CEO Aaron Kowalski. Learn how time of day and exercise type impact blood sugar, and discover practical tips for managing insulin and carbs before, during, and after workouts. This video is packed with insider knowledge from experts who live with T1D, just like you!

Type 1 or Type 2? Avoiding Diabetes Misdiagnosis in Adults | Breakthrough T1D & TCOYD

Learn why Type 1 isn’t just a childhood disease and how it’s frequently misdiagnosed in adults. Discover the key differences between Type 1 and Type 2 and why getting the correct diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment. This video is packed with insider knowledge from experts who live with T1D, including real-life misdiagnosis scenarios and how to avoid them.

Type 1 Diabetes: New Horizons in Treatment, Prevention, and Cure | Breakthrough T1D & TCOYD

Delve into the latest research across three game-changing areas: advanced technologies, disease-modifying therapies, and cellular replacement. From automated insulin delivery to potential cures, this video unpacks the innovations that could revolutionize life with T1D. Gain valuable insights from experts who bring both professional knowledge and personal experience to the conversation.

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A TCOYD Sit Down with Breakthrough T1D/JDRF’s CEO Aaron Kowalski discussing recent research breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes, focusing on three main areas: improving lives through technology and medications, disease-modifying therapies to address the autoimmune nature of type 1 diabetes, and cellular replacement therapies. The conversation highlights advancements in hybrid closed-loop systems, emerging drugs for better glucose control, screening for early detection, and promising stem cell research that could lead to a cure. Kowalski expresses optimism about the future, suggesting that cell therapy products could be available within this decade, potentially allowing some people with type 1 diabetes to stop using insulin pumps.