A new study shows that for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes in children, taking vitamin D along with insulin may help preserve insulin production by …
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.
Use of Diabetes Devices Varies Widely by Race in Medicare Enrollees With Type 1
Black Medicare enrollees with type 1 are far less likely to use wearable diabetes devices, according to a new study… Read More “Use of Diabetes Devices Varies Widely by Race in Medicare Enrollees With Type 1”
Mental Health Issues Linked to Diabetes Control in Youth With Type 1
A new study shows that while some psychological issues were linked to diabetes control, others had no apparent link in young people with type 1… Read More “Mental Health Issues Linked to Diabetes Control in Youth With Type 1”
Vaccines Don’t Cause Type 1 Diabetes, Says New Report
A study based on data collected from more than half a million children has concluded that children who follow the recommended vaccine schedule are not more likely than others to develop type 1 diabetes… Read More “Vaccines Don’t Cause Type 1 Diabetes, Says New Report”
New Research Highlights Progress, Challenges for Stem Cell Derived Implants for Type 1
While researchers found that implanted pancreatic cells produced insulin in response to meals, there are still many barriers to creating an effective and practical treatment… Read More “New Research Highlights Progress, Challenges for Stem Cell Derived Implants for Type 1”
Vitamin D and Fish Oil Reduce Autoimmune Disease Risk in Older Adults
These two supplements, taken together, reduced the risk for autoimmune diseases over five years in a group of thousands of older adults… Read More “Vitamin D and Fish Oil Reduce Autoimmune Disease Risk in Older Adults”
Closed-Loop System Shown to Improve Quality of Life in Diabetes
A new study reports that not only did a closed-loop system result in better blood sugar control in young people, but it also improved their quality of life… Read More “Closed-Loop System Shown to Improve Quality of Life in Diabetes”
Early Treatment for Type 1 Reduces Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease Risks
Earlier and more intensive control was found to reduce heart and kidney complications of type 1 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Early Treatment for Type 1 Reduces Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease Risks”
Victoza Reduces Body Fat, Increases Time in Range in Overweight Adults With Type 1
The injectable type 2 diabetes drug was found to have potential benefits in overweight adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Victoza Reduces Body Fat, Increases Time in Range in Overweight Adults With Type 1”
Vertex: New Stem Cell Based Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Shown Effective in First Patient
In the first trial of a stem cell-derived therapy to replace insulin-producing islet cells, one person with type 1 diabetes saw a sharp drop in external insulin needed… Read More “Vertex: New Stem Cell Based Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Shown Effective in First Patient”
