Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are mistakenly destroyed by the body’s immune system.
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Screening for type 1 diabetes: the pros and cons of knowing early
What if you could prepare for a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes instead of being blindsided by it? This puts me in mind of the expression “To be forewarned is to be forearmed”. Until recently, type 1 diagnosis was not predictable.
It’s time to tackle diabetes stigma and the school environment
Children flourish when they are safe, secure, loved, and given the freedom to explore their world in ways that reflect their abilities. At the same time, children are vulnerable; they are naturally dependent on others around them.
Type 1 diabetes in Canada: how common is it, early detection and management
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys insulin‑producing beta cells in the pancreas.
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.
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
