Everything we wish we'd had on day one.
Curated, plain-language resources written by clinicians and people living with Type 1. All free, all human.
Day one
ADA Type 1 Diabetes Guide
The American Diabetes Association's foundational guide for the newly diagnosed: what T1D actually is, how insulin works, blood sugar basics, and what to expect in those first overwhelming weeks.
ADA T1D guideProduct guide
ADA Consumer Guide
The American Diabetes Association's searchable directory of insulin pumps, CGMs, meters, and supplies. Compare what's out there before you talk to your care team.
ADA Consumer GuideLiving well
ADA Living With Type 1 Guide
A practical companion for life beyond diagnosis: managing highs and lows, exercise, travel, mental health, and the day-to-day stuff no one warns you about.
Open the guideCommunity
Breakthrough T1D Resources
Breakthrough T1D's hub of toolkits, webinars, and community programs, from newly diagnosed packets to advocacy and research updates.
Explore Breakthrough T1DSchool
Beyond Type 1 at School
Tools and templates for navigating T1D in the classroom: 504 plans, school nurse guides, and tips for parents, teachers, and students of every age.
Beyond Type 1: SchoolLocal connection
Find a Breakthrough T1D Chapter
Locate the Breakthrough T1D chapter closest to you for in-person events, walks, family meetups, and local support networks.
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