LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic is hosting a free T1D Connections Meet-up to bring together members of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community for networking and education.
All who are affected by T1D are invited to attend including adults with T1D, caregivers of a child with T1D, family members, friends and healthcare providers. The event is hosted by Max Levasseur, community member and Breakthrough T1D Mission Board member.
When:
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Leonardtown Library
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Details:
RSVP is required at https://bit.ly/49PYwmF
There is no cost to attend this event.
About Breakthrough T1D, Formerly JDRF
As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D 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.
About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
T1D is an autoimmune condition that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none at all. This leads to dependence on insulin therapy and the risk of short and long-term complications, which can include highs and lows in blood sugar; damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart; and even death. Globally, it impacts nearly 9 million people.
Many believe T1D is only diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, but diagnosis in adulthood is common and accounts for nearly 50% of all T1D diagnoses. The onset of T1D has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle.
While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. There is currently no cure for T1D.