The ADA x BT1 Collab
About the ADA x Beyond Type 1 Collab
This partnership will feature combined resources, strategies and tactics to better serve people living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
The ADA x BT1 Collab is founded on a shared vision that both organizations are more impactful by working together and playing to their unique strengths.
Much of the work of the Collab will focus on bringing the most important and up-to-date medical and research information directly to people living with diabetes.
Read the official announcement of the ADA x BT1 Collab HERE or in Spanish HERE.
Imagine Spotlights
Every year, the American Diabetes Association’s summer camps give thousands of children the opportunity to make life-changing connections with other kids with type 1 diabetes.
Imagine Camp included a weekly speaker series that took place all throughout summer and was co-produced by the ADA and Beyond Type 1 and hosted by Rob Howe. The series, “Imagine Spotlights,” featured conversations with impressive individuals living with diabetes, serving as a weekly dose of inspiration and fun experience for campers and their families at home.
Imagine Spotlights
Imagine Camp includes a weekly speaker series that takes place all throughout Imagine Camp as a part of the ADA x BT1 Collab, hosted by Rob Howe. The series - "Imagine Spotlights" - features conversations with inspirational individuals affected by diabetes and offers a fun learning experience for campers and their families. New interviews launch weekly on Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET on Beyond Type 1's Facebook.MOREADA Scientific Sessions
Each year, the biggest diabetes conference—American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions—takes place. Over the course of five days, this annual meeting brings together researchers, healthcare providers, diabetes technology companies and many more from around the globe.
During these five days, there are more than 1,400 original research presentations and over 180 sessions on the latest advancements in research, treatment and care for people with diabetes. The Beyond Type 1 team attends the conference both in person and virtually, providing detailed coverage on dozens of topics and live-updates on Twitter.
Read more breaking news at Beyond Type 2.
Research from ADA 2021
Diabetes Management “Diets” since the Discovery of Insulin—Looking Back, Then to the Future.
Learn why People with type 1 diabetes are significantly more likely to develop an eating disorder than their non-diabetic peers, and the most effective treatment approaches.MORE
Preliminary Findings On Depression Among African American and Latino Parents of Children With T1D
Samantha Carreon shares preliminary data on the TEAM study which found higher rates of depression among African American and Latino parents.MORE
The Impact of Blood Sugar Levels & DKA on Your Brain
Recent research suggests that DKA and prolonged high blood sugar levels cause the most injury to your brain.MORE
Addressing Disparities in Pediatric Diabetes Treatment In Philadelphia
Terri Lipman shares how incorporating community health workers can tackle disparities in pediatric diabetes treatment. MORERead more sessions coverage at Beyond Type 1 and Beyond Type 2.
Diabetes Eye Health
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in adults—but it can be prevented and treated! Learn everything you need to know about how diabetes can impact your eyes, and what you can do to keep them healthy with our comprehensive diabetes eye health resource.
What to Expect at Your Annual Diabetes Eye Exam
Painless and non-invasive, your annual diabetes eye exam will be looking for signs of these five eye conditions...MORE
All About Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinopathy is one of the most common and most serious diabetes-related eye complications. It’s actually the leading cause of preventable blindness.MORE
All About Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is extremely common in people with diabetic retinopathy. These two eye conditions are the leading cause of blindness in developed countries across the globe.MORE
We Asked an Ophthalmologist: Who REALLY Needs Eye Exams?
Regardless of your A1c, Kevin Blinder, MD, ophthalmologist explains why everyone with diabetes needs an annual eye exam.MORERead more at our eye health resource, Diabetes and Eye Health.
Collab Conversations
Visit BeyondType2 to watch the Collab Conversations series with the ADA’s experts on all things related to type 2 diabetes health.
Read the official announcement of the ADA x BT1 Collab HERE or in Spanish HERE.
