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Archive for the Type 1 Category

New Program in North Carolina Uses Genetic Testing to Screen Newborns for T1D

By Joanna Gerry-Paul, MPH on March 25, 2024   /   Genetics, Type 1   /   5 Comments
T1D Screening Program

A groundbreaking research program in North Carolina is screening newborns for a variety of conditions, including T1D. This unique program uses advanced genetic testing, and scientists there are hoping to use DNA research to predict more accurately who may develop T1D based on genetics.

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How I Care for “Non-Compliant” Kids with Diabetes (After Being One Myself!)

By Amy Wolk on February 25, 2024   /   Kids, Support, Type 1   /   12 Comments
Caring for Non-Compliant Kids with Type 1

CDCES Amy Wolk wants to turn the notion of “non-compliance” on its head, and she knows how to do it. There are many reasons for “non-compliance” and it’s not always the fault of the patient. Amy offers a different way to support kids and families in their diabetes journeys.

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How Low Is Too Low When It Comes to A1c and Blood Sugar?

By TCOYD on February 2, 2024   /   A Dose of Dr. E, A1c, Diabetes Complications, Hypoglycemia, Type 1, Type 2   /   22 Comments

How low should you go?? Trying to go as low as you can works great for winning the limbo, but diabetes is another story. Keeping your A1c much below 7 does not necessarily equal fewer complications, and it can actually have dangerous risks.

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The Case of the Club Med Scuba Instructor Whose Blood Sugars Took a Dive!

By TCOYD on January 26, 2024   /   Case Studies, Hyperglycemia, Type 1   /   2 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s 22-year-old patient who lives with type 1 recently landed his dream job as a scuba instructor at Club Med in the Caribbean. His only problem is a big one – he gets low every time he dives. Dr. E offered a variety of preventative measures so his patient could keep wearing a scuba suit to work.

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Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes? 3 Tips from a T1D Therapist Who Gets It!

By Erika Forsyth on December 13, 2023   /   Depression, Emotional Health, Support, Type 1   /   4 Comments
Erika Forsyth Counseling

Erika Forsyth kept her type 1 struggles very private as a teen, but now she dedicates her career to helping others talk about and live with the condition. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, Erika offers advice on living with the diagnosis.

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