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.
Despite challenges, children with type 1 diabetes have comparable educational outcomes to those without diabetes, a new study shows… Read More “Educational Outcomes Not Worse in Children With Type 1 Diabetes”
The group is undertaking a campaign to raise awareness of the warning signs of type 1 diabetes… Read More “Beyond Type 1 Launches #SeeTheSigns Campaign”
The new drug works by blocking the immune system’s attack on the pancreas, prolonging insulin production… Read More “Tzield Approved as First Treatment to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes”
The long-term benefits of islet transplantation were maintained in people with type 1 who previously had a kidney transplant, a new study shows… Read More “Islet Transplant Beneficial After Kidney Transplant in Type 1 Diabetes”
Using a CGM system is linked to better blood glucose control in the fast-growing number of children and young adults who do so… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Skyrockets in Young People With Type 1, Improves Glucose Control”
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”
