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.

Virus Exposure Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk

Certain viral infections appear to increase the risk of type 1 diabetes, while other viruses may have a protective effect, according to a recent study …

Control-IQ: FDA Approves Artificial Pancreas System

Published January 7, 2020

The FDA approves artificial pancreas, says a recent press release. This approval follows a study showing that the system increased time within target glucose ranges. Read More “Control-IQ: FDA Approves Artificial Pancreas System”

Q&A: ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski

Published December 24, 2019

Diabetes Self-Management recently asked ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski about the impact of their work… Read More “Q&A: ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski”

New Drug Trial for Type 1 Aims for Better Diabetes Control

Published December 19, 2019

Researchers hope to get most participants in their target blood glucose range by adding drugs to insulin therapy… Read More “New Drug Trial for Type 1 Aims for Better Diabetes Control”

iLet Bionic Pancreas System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Published December 16, 2019

The new classification gives this device priority review in the agency’s approval process… Read More “iLet Bionic Pancreas System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation”

New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1

Published December 11, 2019

The largest study of its kind has identified 16 different areas of the human genome linked to this complication… Read More “New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1”

Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes: What the Research Says

Published December 5, 2019

It is well known that vitamin D is critical for good health — but can the sunshine vitamin protect against type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Current studies are attempting to answer this question… Read More “Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes: What the Research Says”

T1D Exchange Registry Seeks Type 1 Diabetes Patients for New Research

Updated December 4, 2019

The T1D Exchange Registry is seeking information from people with type 1 diabetes to develop new treatments and inform decisions on national policy… Read More “T1D Exchange Registry Seeks Type 1 Diabetes Patients for New Research”

NIH Awards Grant to Develop At-Home Type 1 Diabetes Risk Testing

Published December 2, 2019

With this government grant, Enable Biosciences hopes to make type 1 diabetes risk assessment easier and more widespread… Read More “NIH Awards Grant to Develop At-Home Type 1 Diabetes Risk Testing”

Eating Patterns and Type 1 Diabetes: DASH Diet

Published November 27, 2019

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet has earned a number of accolades, including the U.S. News and World Report “best overall” diet for 8 years in a row as of 2018… Read More “Eating Patterns and Type 1 Diabetes: DASH Diet”

Type 1 Diabetes and Travel

Published November 26, 2019

Traveling with diabetes can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. It just takes a little more planning. Check out our type 1 diabetes and travel tips! Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Travel”

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