Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys insulin‑producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Diabetes Overview Articles
Type 1 diabetes and family history: what we know about risk and the autoimmune nature
While type 1 diabetes (T1D) can run in families, most people who develop it don’t have a known family history. This article explores how genetics and the immune system play a role in risk
Understanding the stages of type 1 diabetes: from early detection to diagnosis
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t develop overnight – it progresses through several stages before a person shows symptoms or requires insulin.
Am I at risk for type 2 diabetes?
If you are a close family member of the individual with diabetes that you support, you are automatically at risk of developing the condition.
How to lower your risk of developing diabetes
There are plenty of factors within your control to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Find out how to lower your risk of developing diabetes.
What To Do When Your Child with Type 1 Diabetes Is Sick
Just like other children, when your child with type 1 diabetes is sick it can be challenging: missing work or trying to secure a doctor’s appointment, but it also presents an increased level of care.
