Winter brings the holiday season, complete with festive meals and treats. For those managing type 1 diabetes, especially the newly diagnosed, navigating holiday foods and their impact on blood glucose and insulin needs can feel overwhelming. Read more: bit.ly/41rOTq8

The holiday season is fast approaching and with it the stress of finding that perfect gift for the important people in your life. Why not let Breakthrough T1D give you some ideas to help you really spoil your loved one living with type 1 diabetes. 🎁💙 bit.ly/400nz0Q

Happy Holidays from all of us at Breakthrough T1D Canada 💙 Wishing the T1D community a safe and joyous holiday season! ❄

Planning to apply for the J. Andrew McKee Fellowship? The notice of intent is due on Jan 30, 2025! Supported by SCN and Breakthrough T1D Canada (formerly JDRF), this is your chance to join University of British Columbia’s Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence. Submit your application here. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/training/excha…

Join us for the Talk T1D Connection Series! Are you living with type 1 diabetes or supporting someone who is? Don’t miss out on our first virtual meet-up of the year! Wed, Jan. 22nd 12-1PM PST & 7-8PM EST Register today! ow.ly/1L9250UIrGW

Registration for the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Walk opens in just two days – on January 21! 💙

This week Sana Biotechnology (Sweden) 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 after 4-weeks ➡️ bit.ly/3PKehQS

Struggling with post-meal blood glucose spikes? Join Breakthrough T1D’s Education Series: Calming the Post-Meal Storm with Alanna Chambers, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Pump Trainer. 🔗 RSVP today bit.ly/40TlNiA 🗓️ Tues, Feb 11, 2025

We are pleased to announce the support of 3 trainees in the field of type 1 diabetes in partnership with Canadian Islet Research and Training Network. To learn more about the trainees and their research, please visit: bit.ly/3ECqqVq

Valentine’s Day treats can still be enjoyed with type 1 diabetes —it just takes a little extra planning! 🍫❤️ Check out our guide for carb counts on your favourite candies so you can indulge safely. bit.ly/40RbDO4

Wishing a very Happy 30th Birthday to T1D Warrior and long-time supporter Max Domi, from all of us at Breakthrough T1D Canada! 💙🎂