Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys insulin‑producing beta cells in the pancreas.
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Recommended vaccines for people with diabetes
Vaccines are an important way for everyone to stay healthy. They decrease the risk of getting sick, and if you do get sick the illness will be less severe. Vaccines are especially important for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
The why and how of T1D screening and early detection
Screening and early detection of type 1 diabetes can identify people at risk, sometimes years before symptoms appear.
Can type 1 diabetes be delayed or prevented?
Researchers are making important strides in figuring out how type 1 diabetes develops and discovering ways that might help slow down its onset—especially in children and teens.
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
Landmark Clinical Trials in Type 2 Diabetes in the Modern Era
In recent years, clinical studies have transformed the way we manage type 2 diabetes, shifting the focus beyond just blood sugar control to protecting your heart and kidneys as well.
