Support for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as a teenager can be stressful. Breakthrough T1D is here with information and support to help you thrive.
Support and Resources
A helpful introduction to life with type 1 diabetes created by people living with T1D and medical experts.
Learn how to navigate puberty, driving, and increased independence.
Find your local chapter, attend an event, or join an online community summit to connect with other people with T1D.
Learn how to manage the stress, anxiety, and loss of sleep associated with type 1 diabetes.
Breakthrough T1D Teen Family Pack
The Breakthrough T1D Teen Family Pack is filled with tools and resources to help make your journey with type 1 diabetes a little smoother.
An introductory guide to type 1 diabetes (T1D) created with care by people living with T1D, their families, and medical experts. Learn T1D basics, what you should know about blood sugar and insulin, how to educate others about T1D, and where to find more information.
A widely acclaimed and easy-to-follow comprehensive handbook on how to manage diabetes.
- A handy pouch to help you organize your diabetes supplies
- A Breakthrough T1D Lokai bracelet
- Colorful stickers for water bottles, laptops, and more, created by Breakthrough T1D
- Information on Breakthrough T1D and how you can get involved
- An illustrated overview of low and high blood sugar causes, symptoms, and treatments
My mom and I both found the Teen Family Pack helpful, and there were fun gifts, too! I’m very happy to have this information.”Â
Living with New T1D
Living with New T1D: Feelings at Diagnosis
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Living with New T1D: School, Sports, and Friends
These educational videos for newly diagnosed teens and young adults were created by the B.D. Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ.
Transitioning to T1D Independence
Explore managing relationships, college accommodations, entering the workforce, and more to help you become more independent as a young adult living with type 1 diabetes.
Support for All Ages and Stages
Breakthrough T1D is here to support you and your family at every step on your type 1 diabetes journey.
Resources to help children and families navigate a new T1D diagnosis.
Tools to educate, support, and inspire newly diagnosed adults.
Community Reading Room
Explore our digital library of book recommendations curated for people living with T1D and the people who love and support them, creating a shared experience with every page.
