UVA Health Center for Diabetes Technology

04/02/2026

A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm – paired with a continuous glucose monitor – can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found.

Marc D. Breton, PhD, led a study that found a University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes.

03/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Community Walk in Charlottesville!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | UVA Health’s Center for Diabetes Technology is partnering with local volunteers to plan the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Community Walk. The event involves a one-mile walk around a track.
Please join us for a wonderful community event on May 2nd at Walnut Creek Park! The event starts at 11:00 AM, rain or shine.
Bring your family, friends, and children. Sign up your team online via the link above.
Look forward to music, industry vendors, petting zoo, and fun activities!

The Breakthrough T1D Walk is a community celebration for those living with T1D and the research advancements we've all worked together to achieve. It's where dedicated families, friends and companies raise money to improve the lives of those living with T1D, until it is no longer a threat. Join walk...

12/11/2025

Reducing the burden of diabetes: Starting in January 2026, a nonprofit, Civica Rx, will launch an affordable long acting basal insulin.

Starting January 2026, Civica Rx will launch affordable long-acting insulin glargine, offering a low-cost option to help people with diabetes manage blood sugar.

12/09/2025

The UVA Center for Diabetes Technology seeks applicants for an Executive Assistant. Apply today!
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Executive-Assistant--Center-for-Diabetes-Technology_R0078593

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the CDT Team! 🦃

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, mindful eating matters even with diabetes. Plan ahead, balance carbs, and stay active!

Don’t let the holidays derail your diabetes management plan. Try these 7 healthy holiday tips.

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day 2025! This year's theme is 'Diabetes across life stages'. Diabetes can affect children, young adults, and older adults alike.

The theme of this year’s WHO World Diabetes Day, "Diabetes across life stages,” recognizes that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management. This campaign emphasizes the importance ...

11/03/2025

It's National Diabetes Month! This month we'll focus on what diabetes is, who it affects and how you can make an impact in 2025. Stay tuned on our X account for daily insights, tips, and facts all month long!

10/31/2025

10/28/2025

Study shows that a lighter Mediterranean diet plus exercise could be the most delicious way to beat type 2 diabetes.

Spanish researchers found that combining a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet with exercise and professional support cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. Participants also lost weight and reduced waist size, proving that small, consistent lifestyle shifts can yield major health gains. Experts say this r...

10/23/2025

Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast that provides practical advice for people with diabetes and their caregivers on how to live with diabetes. Share your story!
https://diabetes.org/diabetes-day-by-day

10/21/2025

Study shows 30–60% of diabetes patients experience financial toxicity, with household expenditures ranging from 5 to 40% of income on disease management. Read more:

This systematic examination quantifies financial toxicity- the economic burden and related financial distress experienced by patients due to medical costs- in diabetes management globally, analyzing prevalence, mechanisms, and interventions across ...