Type 1 Diabetes and Stiff Person Syndrome: No, You Didn’t Overdose on Viagra!

man at a doctor's appointment for a stiff neck

If you start experiencing unusual stiffness in your body and it’s not “down there”, it could be stiff person syndrome. SPS is actually a rare autoimmune disorder that affects fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., but it sometimes does show up in the same company as type 1 diabetes. Dr. E shares how he and his endocrinology team diagnosed one of their T1D patients with the condition.

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There’s Something About Mary! This Young T1D Influencer Went from Trying Teen Years to TikTok Fame and 1 Million Followers!

T1D influencer Mary Comeau launches new teen video series with TCOYD

Mary Comeau has only been sharing her life with T1D online for a few years, but her bare-bones, shoot-from-the-hip, vulnerable depictions of life with diabetes quickly touched a chord with the diabetes community around the world. Together we’re launching a new video series just for T1D teens.

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Dr. E’s Case Study: If Your Morning Blood Sugars Could Talk, They’d Say “Give Me a Break!”

Man with diabetes checking his high blood sugars in the morning

Are your blood sugar spikes the worst after breakfast than other times of the day? Discover why normal, everyday hormones might be to blame, and how inhaled insulin can help you take back control. Taking a “hit” is common now – without the risk of being arrested!

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