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.
What triggers the immune system to go haywire, leading to type 1 diabetes? Learn what your immune system does, how it works, and how things can go wrong. Read More “Type 1 Diabetes: Meet Your Immune System”
The type 1 nonprofit JDRF has announced its latest research partnership, with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), in a press release…. Read More “JDRF to Partner With Israel Science Foundation for Type 1 Research”
While blood glucose control didn’t improve, taking the type 2 diabetes drug metformin led to other benefits for type 1 diabetes in a new study… Read More “Metformin Lowers Insulin Requirements in Type 1: Study”
People who have type 1 diabetes are more likely to have another autoimmune disorder, as well, such as celiac disease, Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis or Addison’s disease… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Addison’s Disease: What’s the Connection?”
A team of researchers and bioengineers at three schools have reported they have developed a smart insulin patch that could revolutionize diabetes treatment… Read More “New Smart Insulin Patch Could Be a Game Changer”
Hypoglycemia affected a range of cognitive abilities, including language and executive function… Read More “Very Low Blood Glucose Reduces Cognitive Ability in Older Adults With Type 1: Study”
If you have type 1 diabetes, you might be curious if vegetarian or vegan eating is a) OK and b) beneficial to managing your diabetes…
Read More “Vegetarian and Vegan Type 1 Diabetes”
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… Read More “Virus Exposure Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk”
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”
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