Published by Kirby Winn on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Blog Aryn Lloyd, pictured on a recent advocacy trip to Washington D.C. for Breakthrough T1D. Aryn Lloyd leads a busy, active lifestyle that includes running, biking, and keeping up with family and volunteer activities. And, she is a strong advocate for policies and funding in support of Breakthrough T1D and its mission to advance treatment options and progress towards a cure for type one diabetes. Living with type one diabetes is a challenge, but it doesn't stop Aryn from taking part in the activities she enjoys and that are important to her, and that includes being a blood donor. Individuals who use insulin to control blood sugar levels are generally eligible to give blood. Having type one diabetes is not itself a reason that an individual would be deferred from blood donation. [insert video clips here]