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.
Both physical and emotional health may be harmed by high diabetes-related costs, a new study shows… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Cost Burden Linked to Worse Blood Glucose Control in Young Adults”
Compared with traditional fingertstick testing, intermittently scanning a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system led to improved blood glucose control in a new study… Read More “Intermittent CGM Scanning Improves Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes”
A new study highlights the importance of maintaining an A1c level below 7% to avoid diabetes complications… Read More “Blood Glucose Control in Type 1 Helps Avoid Eye, Kidney Complications”
People with type 1 diabetes since childhood and their relatives were at higher risk for mood disorders, according to a new study… Read More “Type 1 in Childhood Linked to Higher Risk for Depression and Anxiety”
Researchers recently presented the results of a trial in which a person with diabetes, after a single treatment, was able to entirely discontinue using insulin… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Patient Achieves Insulin Independence”
Compared with other respiratory infections, COVID-19 is tied to a higher risk for type 1 diabetes in the following months, a new study shows… Read More “COVID-19 Linked to Higher Risk for Type 1 in Children and Youth”
I have well-managed type 1 diabetes. I’ll be getting a steroid injection and heard that it could really mess with my blood sugar control. What can I expect? Read More “Steroids and Blood Sugar: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Teens who are obese face a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes, a new study from Israeli researchers reports… Read More “Teen Obesity Related to Type 1 Diabetes Risk”
Children with type 1 diabetes who used a closed-loop system saw improved blood glucose numbers following an online training “camp,” a new study shows… Read More “Virtual Training Improves Time in Range for Kids With Type 1”
Among people with type 1 diabetes, higher insulin doses are linked to a greater long-term risk for cancer, according to a new study… Read More “Higher Daily Insulin Doses Linked to Long-Term Cancer Risk”
