The ADA x BT1 Collab

 2021-08-31

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. Watch this powerful collection of interviews here.

ADA 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.

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Research from ADA 2021

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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.

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“Collab Conversations” with ADA Experts

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, this video interview series offers expert guidance on topics including insulin resistance, your A1c results, diabetes remission, diabetes complications, lifestyle habits and more.

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Why do I need to check my blood sugar if my A1C is fine?


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What are diabetes complications and what causes them?


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Learn more about type 2 diabetes with our Collab Conversations interview series.


Read the official announcement of the ADA x BT1 Collab HERE or in Spanish HERE.