A Type 1 Diabetes Lifestyle Website
The researchers gathered information through health informatics and applied artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand the disease. In the study, they analyzed publicly available, real-world data from about 16,000 participants enrolled in the T1D Exchange Clinic Registry. By applying a contrast pattern mining algorithm, researchers were able to identify major differences in health outcomes among […]
In one of the largest global studies of its kind, a multi-institution collaborative of researchers led by Emory University found that onset of type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is much higher among adults than previously believed. The investigators reviewed all published studies between 1990 and 2021 and found that there was a […]
For anyone who has a fitbit watch and wants to see their blood sugars on the face, there is an amazing watch face out there called ‘Glance‘. Here is an interview with the creator, Ryan! Thank you so much for doing this! Name: Ryan Mason Diabetaversary:March 7, 2007 Are you on an insulin pump? I […]
Sometime life throws curveballs at you…. this is one of those times. I have a bunch of stuff happening, so I will be taking a hiatus from this website. Please note that I will be back, I just don’t know when. I will still post on IG as much as I can. In the meantime, […]
A multi-center study led by a UB pediatric endocrinologist has found that a drug currently on the market for other autoimmune conditions can preserve the beta cells of children and young adults recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for at least a year after diagnosis. The research, published Nov. 19 in The New England Journal […]
LONDON, ONT. — They’re called cell pouches; an innovative therapeutic device created by London research lab Sernova, for patients with Type 1 diabetes. “The cell pouch is a device that’s placed deep under the skin and smaller than a business card and can be inserted rapidly,” says Philip Toleikis, president and CEO of Sernova. “Over […]
DAVIS, W.Va. – Jason Syr, an army veteran, was diagnosed with what would usually be considered a career-ending disease while on deployment with his army regiment in Kenya, working alongside Kenyan Special Forces. That disease was Type 1 diabetes and at first, Syr couldn’t believe it because he was in great shape, ate well, and […]
The historical site known as the birthplace of insulin is marking World Diabetes Day by launching a virtual exhibit showcasing some of the thousands of letters penned to Frederick Banting, the Canadian scientist who co-discovered the life-saving medication almost 100 years ago. The exhibit, called Dear Dr. Banting, was co-curated by Kat MacDonald, a Western University student […]
We kick off National Diabetes Awareness Month with our 2nd birthday! Happy Birthday to us! Let’s find a cure already!
Key Takeaways Researchers have found that people with Type 1 diabetes may retain beta cells for much longer than previously thought. Healthcare experts say that the study’s findings do not necessarily mean that insulin treatment and beta cell replacement therapy are no longer needed. Researchers are seeking to develop a cure for Type 1 diabetes […]