Type 1 Diabetes

The AJMC® Type 1 Diabetes compendium is a comprehensive resource for news and interviews about this chronic autoimmune condition.

Latest News

June 27th 2024

T1D Management: Carbohydrate Counting With Technology

By Kimberly Rath, PharmD

June 19th 2024

More People With T1D Are Living Into Old Age

By Jared Kaltwasser

June 16th 2024

AYA With T1D Have Suboptimal Glucose Control

By AJMC Contributor

June 12th 2024

Gender May Affect Whether, Why Patients With T1D Exercise

By Jared Kaltwasser

June 7th 2024

Patients With T1D and HCPs Talk Social Media and Self-Management

By Gayle Turim Dickstein

Understanding Autoimmunity in Type 1 Diabetes and Potential for Therapeutic Opportunities

This piece explores the history; physical, economic, and psychosocial burden; and clinical pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes to evaluate opportunities for earlier intervention to change the standard of care for this disease and improve overall outcomes.

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Video Interviews

April 16th 2024

Harnessing Continuous Glucose Monitors for Type 1 Diabetes Management + Closing Words

April 9th 2024

Optimal Approaches to Diagnostic Testing for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

April 2nd 2024

Strategies for Preventing Progression of Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes

March 26th 2024

Challenges in Autoantibody Screening for Type 1 Diabetes

March 19th 2024

Identifying Risk to Enable Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes

March 12th 2024

Early-stage Type 1 Diabetes and The Psychological Impact of Progressing to Stage 3

March 8th 2024

Managing T1D During Pregnancy With Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery: Camilla Levister

March 5th 2024

Unraveling Type 1 Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2

February 24th 2024

Camilla Levister on the Nuances of Designing a Pregnancy-Specific Artificial Pancreas System for T1D

February 12th 2024

Camilla Levister on the Benefits of Artificial Pancreas Systems for Type 1 Diabetes

More News

June 4th 2024

JDRF Announces New Name: Breakthrough T1D

The updated branding better reflects the group's mission of research and advocacy.

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June 3rd 2024

TB Vaccine Shows Protection Against COVID-19 in People With T1D

Gayle Turim Dickstein

In the course of investigating the use of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin for high-risk individuals who have type 1 diabetes (T1D), researchers hoped—and found—that BCG could substantially reduce the chance of those with T1D contracting COVID-19; BCG has historically been used to prevent tuberculosis (TB).

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May 29th 2024

Study Identifies New Links Between Monocytes, T1D Progression

Jared Kaltwasser

A new report builds on previous research that could help scientists better understand type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk.

Virtual Insulin Pump Training Found Safe, Effective for Children With T1D

May 26th 2024

Virtual Insulin Pump Training Found Safe, Effective for Children With T1D

AJMC Contributor

A retrospective study of over 100 pediatric and adolescent patients showed that providing virtual training for insulin pump use was both safe and effective.

May 23rd 2024

What We’re Reading: H5N1 Vaccine Plan; Long-Acting Insulin Safety Risk; LA County's Plan to Tackle Medical Debt

HHS officials are moving forward with a plan to produce 4.8 million doses of H5N1 avian flu vaccine; Novo Nordisk’s long-acting insulin had a greater risk of excessively lowering patients’ blood sugar without offering better sugar level management; Los Angeles County launched an ambitious effort to tackle medical debt.

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May 23rd 2024

Aerobic Cooldown Has Limited Impact on Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes

Although an aerobic cooldown indeed lowers blood glucose levels in adults with type 1 diabetes after fasted exercise, by itself, the impact it has on hyperglycemia is insignificant.

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May 18th 2024

Globally, Vast Inequities in Access to Insulin and Diabetes Supplies

Gayle Turim Dickstein

The results of T1International’s 2022 Out-of-Pocket Expenses survey highlight many huge inequities in the US and around the world relating to insulin and diabetes care supplies.

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Published: May 14th 2024 | Updated: May 14th 2024

Closed-Loop Glucose Management Improves Outcomes in Youth With T1D

Jared Kaltwasser

Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) reported improved glucose outcomes, but they also said their sleep and quality of life benefited.

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May 9th 2024

Goal Achievement in T1D Management Boosts Self-Efficacy, Self-Care Among Emerging Adults

Kimberly Rath, PharmD

Findings from the FAMS-T1D study demonstrate that structured goal-setting and achievement significantly enhance self-efficacy and self-care in emerging adults who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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May 3rd 2024

T1D Prevalence Rising Among US Adults, Study Finds

Kimberly Rath, PharmD

Type 1 diabetes (T1D), which once predominantly affected children, is increasingly affecting older adults in the US, with prevalence rates peaking in those aged 45 to 64, according to recent research.

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April 25th 2024

When Uncontrolled Diabetes and a Fungus Meet: Emergency Treatment of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis

Gayle Turim Dickstein

JAMA used a case report of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes to demonstrate correct and incorrect treatment choices.

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April 17th 2024

Potential Connection Established Between Eating Disorders, T1D

The connection was primarily established between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the eating disorders bulimia and binge eating, with female patients with T1D at higher risk of insulin misuse as a result.

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April 13th 2024

Risk Model May Estimate Lifetime CVD Risk Among Patients With T1D

AJMC Contributor

The LIFE-T1D model, demonstrated an ability to estimate the lifetime risk of heart disease among several groups of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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April 10th 2024

Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes Linked With MASLD Risk in Pediatric Patients

Jared Kaltwasser

Previous research links type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

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April 3rd 2024

Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Significant Disease Burden on Children and Caregivers

Similar burdens were observed among both children with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their informal caregivers, both at the time of diagnosis and when the disease was already established.

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March 29th 2024

Cognitive Performance in People With Type 1 Diabetes Affected by Glucose Level

Individual variations in cognitive performance based on fluctuating glucose levels were observed, necessitating further research on the topic.

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March 22nd 2024

CGM Use May Reduce Likelihood of Diabetic Retinopathy in T1D

AJMC Contributor

This finding on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) remained even after the researchers adjusted for glycemic control according to HbA1C levels.

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March 17th 2024

Vitamin D Plus Other Treatment May Prolong Partial Response in T1D

AJMC Contributor

This secondary analysis follows initial results from a phase 3 trial, which suggested that vitamin D supplementation with ergocalciferol improved insulin sensitivity, subsequently slowing the rise of insulin requirements in patients who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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March 11th 2024

Researchers Show Feasibility of Community-Based Genetic Risk Screening for T1D

AJMC Contributor

Increased interest in screening for the genetic risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been driven by factors including the introduction of immune interventions.

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March 6th 2024

Neuropathic Pain Frequently Precedes Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

However, prevalence was found to plateau over time, suggesting neuropathic pain may be isolated or intermittent events in some patients with type 1 diabetes.

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February 29th 2024

T:Slim X2 Insulin Pump Use Safe in Pregnant Individuals With T1D, but Efficacy Varies

The pump had varying success in reaching recommended glycemic targets among the study participants with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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February 22nd 2024

Unlocking T1D Risk: Environmental and Genetic Factors Investigated

AJMC Contributor

Outside of genetics, which has a well-documented link to the risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), investigators detail available research spanning a variety of factors, including viral infections, pesticide exposure, and the gut microbiome.

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February 17th 2024

Hospitalized Children With Diabetes May Be Able to Continue Safe Use of Home Pumps, Suggest Findings

AJMC Contributor

Using home insulin pumps when hospitalized was relatively safe compared with hospital-managed pumps and insulin injections among more than 2700 children admitted to a single hospital center.

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February 14th 2024

Type 1 Diabetes Onset Tied to Decreased Complement Protein Levels

Jared Kaltwasser

These findings suggest complement protein levels may be an important biomarker for type 1 diabetes.

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February 10th 2024

Research Letter Shines Spotlight on Low Screening for HF Among Patients With T1D

The findings follow endorsement of the screening measure from the American Diabetes Association, which recommended the practice to identify patients who have type 1 diabetes (T1D) who could benefit from targeted strategies to prevent symptomatic heart failure (HF).

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February 7th 2024

Mindfulness Program Fails to Engage Adolescents With Diabetes Distress

Jared Kaltwasser

Investigators say adolescents had difficulty adhering to the workbook-based program, but the authors said changes—and perhaps a digital format—could improve the program’s performance.

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January 31st 2024

Certain Behavioral, Social Factors Associated With DKA Hospitalizations in T1D

Having multiple readmissions for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) was more likely to occur among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with substance use disorder or who previously were incarcerated.

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January 24th 2024

Insulin-Dependent Teens May Benefit From Adjusting Meal Nutrient Composition

A new study challenges assumptions about the role of dietary protein and fat in managing blood glucose fluctuations, known as glycemic variability.

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January 22nd 2024

Bolus Insulin Injection Frequency, Smart Pen Engagement Linked With Glycemic Control in T1D

A real-world study conducted across 9 European countries found that bolus injection frequency and engagement with a smart pen to administer insulin were associated with improved glycemic control among young adult patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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January 16th 2024

Real-Time CGM Shows Benefits Over Intermittently Scanned CGM in T1D

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) demonstrated benefits in terms of time in range, hypoglycemia, and hyperglycemia among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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