Current guidance from the CDC puts people with type 1 diabetes at a lower priority than those with type 2 …
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder typically diagnosed in children, teens and young adults, but it can develop at any age. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication, meal planning and more.
Black People With Type 1, COVID-19 at Higher Risk for DKA
PublishedA huge racial gap was seen in cases of this serious complication when people with type 1 diabetes developed COVID-19… Read More “Black People With Type 1, COVID-19 at Higher Risk for DKA”
Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease
PublishedIn some cases, people with type 1 diabetes may be diagnosed with a second autoimmune disease, such as celiac… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease”
Exercise Increases Time in Range in Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedA new study shows that despite the volatility in blood glucose levels that come with exercise in some people, the overall benefit of exercise on blood glucose control is clear… Read More “Exercise Increases Time in Range in Type 1 Diabetes”
Eating Fish May Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Adults With Autoantibodies
PublishedA new study finds that in adults with a well known risk for type 1 diabetes, consuming fish may help delay its development… Read More “Eating Fish May Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Adults With Autoantibodies”
Golimumab for Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedA new study indicates that the drug golimumab helps preserve beta-cell function in young persons newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes… Read More “Golimumab for Type 1 Diabetes”
New Type 1 Diabetes Screening Program Launched by JDRF
UpdatedThe leading type 1 diabetes research organization is offering autoantibody tests to the general public for the first time… Read More “New Type 1 Diabetes Screening Program Launched by JDRF”
Kidney Disease Progression Related to Depression in Type 1
PublishedIn a large study of people with type 1 diabetes, those with depression saw worse progression of kidney disease… Read More “Kidney Disease Progression Related to Depression in Type 1”
Physical Activity Lowers Blood Sugar After Meals
PublishedAccording to a new study published in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, unstructured physical activity lowers blood sugar after meals… Read More “Physical Activity Lowers Blood Sugar After Meals”
Artificial Pancreas Helps Children
PublishedA new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reports that an artificial pancreas system is safe and effective in children… Read More “Artificial Pancreas Helps Children”
New Type 1 Diabetes Cases Increase During Pandemic
PublishedA new study finds that at some locations, more children and teens were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the pandemic’s peak than in previous years… Read More “New Type 1 Diabetes Cases Increase During Pandemic”