Howard Brooks

A Community-Based Public Health Initiative Dedicated to Preventing Genetic Diseases and Promoting Healthy Families.

As the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with type 1 diabetes better while driving toward cures. We do this by investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with government to address issues that impact the T1D community, and helping educate and empower individuals facing this condition. For more information, visit www.BreakthroughT1D.org

This page was created for the Breakthrough T1D Greater Delaware Valley Chapter. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Founded more than 50 years ago by parents determined to find a cure for their children, today we exist for the millions of people affected by this disease. Thats why we support the best researchers doing the most promising, cutting–edge science to cure, prevent and treat T1D. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. You cannot prevent it—and there is currently no cure. If you have type 1 diabetes, you must constantly monitor your blood-sugar level, rely on injected or infused insulin and carefully monitor your eating and activity. Its a serious and stressful disease to manage. Breakthrough T1D works every single day by amassing grassroots support, deep scientific and industry knowledge, and academic partnerships to fund research to create a world without type 1 diabetes. For more information about how to join, sponsor or volunteer the Breakthrough T1D GDV Chapter please visit our website or send us an email greaterdelawarevalley@breakthrought1d.org