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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.
Islet Transplant Beneficial After Kidney Transplant in Type 1 Diabetes
The long-term benefits of islet transplantation were maintained in people with type 1 who previously had a kidney transplant, a new study shows… Read More “Islet Transplant Beneficial After Kidney Transplant in Type 1 Diabetes”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Skyrockets in Young People With Type 1, Improves Glucose Control
Using a CGM system is linked to better blood glucose control in the fast-growing number of children and young adults who do so… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Skyrockets in Young People With Type 1, Improves Glucose Control”
Type 1 Diabetes Cost Burden Linked to Worse Blood Glucose Control in Young Adults
Both physical and emotional health may be harmed by high diabetes-related costs, a new study shows… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Cost Burden Linked to Worse Blood Glucose Control in Young Adults”
Intermittent CGM Scanning Improves Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes
Compared with traditional fingertstick testing, intermittently scanning a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system led to improved blood glucose control in a new study… Read More “Intermittent CGM Scanning Improves Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes”
Blood Glucose Control in Type 1 Helps Avoid Eye, Kidney Complications
A new study highlights the importance of maintaining an A1c level below 7% to avoid diabetes complications… Read More “Blood Glucose Control in Type 1 Helps Avoid Eye, Kidney Complications”
Type 1 in Childhood Linked to Higher Risk for Depression and Anxiety
People with type 1 diabetes since childhood and their relatives were at higher risk for mood disorders, according to a new study… Read More “Type 1 in Childhood Linked to Higher Risk for Depression and Anxiety”
Type 1 Diabetes Patient Achieves Insulin Independence
Researchers recently presented the results of a trial in which a person with diabetes, after a single treatment, was able to entirely discontinue using insulin… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Patient Achieves Insulin Independence”
COVID-19 Linked to Higher Risk for Type 1 in Children and Youth
Compared with other respiratory infections, COVID-19 is tied to a higher risk for type 1 diabetes in the following months, a new study shows… Read More “COVID-19 Linked to Higher Risk for Type 1 in Children and Youth”
Steroids and Blood Sugar: Diabetes Questions and Answers
I have well-managed type 1 diabetes. I’ll be getting a steroid injection and heard that it could really mess with my blood sugar control. What can I expect? Read More “Steroids and Blood Sugar: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
