TCOYD’s newest intern was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, but his diagnosis ultimately gave him the foundation and passion to pursue a career in healthcare in order to help others living with the condition.
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Dr. E shares a case study from an MDI LADA patient, pointing out successes in his regimen along with recommendations for improvement.
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History has just been made! The FDA recently approved a new treatment therapy called Tzield that works to prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. People at a high risk of developing type 1 can now delay its onset for years, giving them valuable time to learn about the condition and how to manage it safely.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is relatively new to the type 1 diabetes space, and they are working hard to understand what it’s like for people to live with T1D so they can develop transformative therapies. They’re currently investigating and advancing cell therapies aimed at treating an underlying cause of type 1 – the absence of insulin-producing cells.
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Dr. Ian Paterson, a medical practitioner at the University of Sheffield who lives with T1D, explains how the “honeymoon phase” that often occurs with type 1 can potentially be used to delay its full development, and why it’s important to preserve even a small number of functioning beta cells if you can.
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Danica Collins is a diabetes health and wellness coach, and she has lived with type 1 diabetes herself for over 17 years. Here she shares how and why she uses inhaled insulin Afrezza in her daily diabetes management.
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Do you know it’s now possible to screen for type 1 diabetes? Learn why it could be important for you and your family, and how it can help you understand more about the risks, development, and progression of T1D.
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Keep your eyes peeled for Dr. Pettus parachuting into your backyard with glee in response to the results of a study on mortality rates and type 1. You might want to start saving now for pickleball paddles and your dream retirement custom RV…living a long life with T1D is lookin’ good!
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If you’ve ever felt down, discouraged, or frustrated about diabetes, you’re not alone. It’s a 24/7 job no one applied for, yet somehow got anyway. Here are a few of the most common challenges in managing the emotional side of diabetes, along with ideas for solutions.
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Did you know it’s possible for someone to have both type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the same time? Dr. Edelman explains how it can happen.
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