Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (previously called juvenile diabetes) is typically diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults, but it can also develop during adulthood. Learn about the signs of Type 1 diabetes and get expert guidance on medication/insulin-use, meal planning and more.

Marijuana Increases Risk of Ketoacidosis in Type 1: Study

November 7, 2019

Marijuana use was associated with a much higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in people with type 1 diabetes in a new study… Read More “Marijuana Increases Risk of Ketoacidosis in Type 1: Study”

Islet Transplant Shows Long-Term Benefit for Type 1 Diabetes: Study

November 4, 2019

Many people could go years without needing to take insulin, and almost everyone had lasting improvement in blood glucose control… Read More “Islet Transplant Shows Long-Term Benefit for Type 1 Diabetes: Study”

Artificial Pancreas Passes Test

October 31, 2019

The results of a six-month test of an artificial pancreas system have just been reported in The New England Journal of Medicine and the findings are impressive… Read More “Artificial Pancreas Passes Test”

Genetic Testing May Help Prevent Early Type 1 Diabetes Hospitalization

October 31, 2019

An early type 1 diabetes screening strategy that starts with genetic testing to identify children at high risk for the condition may yield medical benefits… Read More “Genetic Testing May Help Prevent Early Type 1 Diabetes Hospitalization”

Virus Might Trigger Type 1 Diabetes, Says New Report

October 24, 2019

A study indicates that rotavirus infection might trigger type 1 diabetes (T1D) in susceptible children and that vaccination might keep T1D from occurring in the first place… Read More “Virus Might Trigger Type 1 Diabetes, Says New Report”

New Research Shows Promise for Treating Type 1 Diabetes: Clinical Trial

January 1, 1970

On Oct. 22, researchers from Northwestern University shared results of a new study using nanotechnology that shows promise in treating people with celiac disease, with implications for those with type 1 diabetes and a host of other diseases… Read More “New Research Shows Promise for Treating Type 1 Diabetes: Clinical Trial”

Type 1 Diabetes: Young Hockey Star’s Memoir Set for Oct. 29 Release

October 21, 2019

In No Days Off, an inspiring coming-of-age story, Max Domi shares how he overcame the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes after he was diagnosed at 12 years old… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes: Young Hockey Star’s Memoir Set for Oct. 29 Release”

A1C Goals Missed in Most With Type 1 Diabetes: Survey

October 17, 2019

A1C goals are being missed in most people with type 1 diabetes worldwide, according to a new survey presented at a major European diabetes meeting… Read More “A1C Goals Missed in Most With Type 1 Diabetes: Survey”