Breastfeeding your baby for at least six months significantly reduces the risk for type 1 diabetes later on, according to a new analysis …
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (previously called juvenile diabetes) is typically diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults, but it can also develop during adulthood. Learn about the signs of Type 1 diabetes and get expert guidance on medication/insulin-use, meal planning and more.
Diabetes Distress Linked to Higher A1C Levels in Young Adults With Type 1
A new study shows that being stressed by your diabetes appears to lead to worse blood glucose control in younger adults with type 1, regardless of whether they use an insulin pump or CGM… Read More “Diabetes Distress Linked to Higher A1C Levels in Young Adults With Type 1”
Telemedicine Access Linked to More ‘Visits’ During Pandemic in Children With Type 1
Having access to telemedicine made a key difference in getting medical care for children with diabetes in four Latin American countries… Read More “Telemedicine Access Linked to More ‘Visits’ During Pandemic in Children With Type 1”
Rise in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Seen in Children With New-Onset Type 1 During Pandemic
While it’s unclear exactly what role COVID-19 played in this trend, doctors saw more troubling hospitalizations in new-onset type 1 diabetes early on in the pandemic… Read More “Rise in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Seen in Children With New-Onset Type 1 During Pandemic”
Phytochemicals in Diet Linked to Glucose Levels, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 1
How much of these beneficial chemicals you get from your diet has a meaningful impact on blood glucose and cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Phytochemicals in Diet Linked to Glucose Levels, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 1”
Omnipod 5 “Artificial Pancreas” Controls Blood Sugar in T1D: Study
A just-published report indicates that a new artificial pancreas device improves blood sugar control in patients with type 1 diabetes as young as two years old… Read More “Omnipod 5 “Artificial Pancreas” Controls Blood Sugar in T1D: Study”
Regulatory Barriers Limit Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1
Compared with other advanced countries, the United States lags behind in islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes due to the regulatory treatment of the procedure… Read More “Regulatory Barriers Limit Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1”
Hidden Carbs: Diabetes Questions & Answers
Do you find your blood glucose spiking after supposedly low-carb meals? Learn about some potential sources of hidden carbs… Read More “Hidden Carbs: Diabetes Questions & Answers”
Both High and Low Glucose Linked to Dementia Risk in Type 1
Older adults with type 1 diabetes may be at greater risk for dementia if they experience severely high or low blood glucose levels, according to a new study… Read More “Both High and Low Glucose Linked to Dementia Risk in Type 1”
New Insights Into Fracture Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
People who have type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at greater risk of having bone fractures. But why? New research reveals some clues… Read More “New Insights Into Fracture Risk in Type 1 Diabetes”
