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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.
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”
Type 1 Diabetes at School: What Personnel Need to Know
PublishedIt is no secret that young children typically do better when parents are involved in their academic lives, and the advice is no different when your child has type 1 diabetes… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes at School: What Personnel Need to Know”
The “Double Diagnosis” of Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease
PublishedResearchers recently concluded that celiac disease is “frequently” asymptomatic and undiagnosed in people with type 1 diabetes… Read More “The “Double Diagnosis” of Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1
PublishedTwo recent studies show the technology enabling better blood glucose control in two groups at highest risk for poor control… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1”
Eating Disorders and Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedEating disorders in conjunction with type 1 diabetes are a serious, complex and potentially life-threatening issue… Read More “Eating Disorders and Type 1 Diabetes”
Greater Stress May Explain Higher Type 1 Rate in Transgender Youths: Study
PublishedResearchers found that rates of type 1 diabetes in this group are over nine times higher than in the general population… Read More “Greater Stress May Explain Higher Type 1 Rate in Transgender Youths: Study”
Can COVID-19 Cause Type 1 Diabetes?
PublishedThe COVID-19 virus might actually cause the development of diabetes in certain patients, according to a letter just published in The New England Journal of Medicine… Read More “Can COVID-19 Cause Type 1 Diabetes?”
Garrett Mitchell, Outfielder With T1D, Selected in MLB Draft
PublishedNo matter what team you support, if you’re a baseball fan with diabetes, you have a new player to root for: outfielder Garrett Mitchell, who has type 1 diabetes (T1D), was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft… Read More “Garrett Mitchell, Outfielder With T1D, Selected in MLB Draft”
Vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedIs it possible to create a vaccine that prevents type 1 diabetes? According to researchers in Scandinavia, it might already be here… Read More “Vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes”
Type 1 Diabetes and Coronavirus: New Guidelines From JDRF, Beyond Type 1
PublishedTwo leading type 1 diabetes advocacy groups have released guidelines on limiting COVID-19 risk that are endorsed by many other major diabetes organizations… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Coronavirus: New Guidelines From JDRF, Beyond Type 1”
