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type 1 diabetes

100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes

Lifestyle changes can prevent full-blown disease.

Patient Story

Diabetes isn’t what it used to be

Doctors expect Emma Scott, 7, to live a 'normal kid' kind of life after Type 1 diagnosis.

Patient Story

Diabetes in disguise?

Ben Krieger had no idea that his extreme symptoms—fatigue, thirst, hunger and weight loss—were signs of Type 1 diabetes.

The key to avoiding diabetes

A healthy diet and exercise can help.

Artificial pancreas to get long-term ‘real-life’ trial

Researchers to measure how well the new technology helps people with type 1 diabetes.

Patient Story

‘Make the most of what you have’

Jacob Lesinski isn't about to let type 1 diabetes keep him from accomplishing his dreams.

Patient Story

For kids like Stella, the ‘school nurse’ makes life easier

School Health Advocacy Program gives parents peace of mind when sending their children off to school.

Two easy steps to ward off this diabetes complication

Having a high glucose level and not responding is 'like
 seeing that your gas tank is almost empty, but then not getting more gas.'

Cost barriers to healthier diets for diabetic kids

Many parents of children with type 1 diabetes struggle to provide better food choices.

No more needle sticks?

Explore the coming revolution in blood sugar monitoring, from skin sensors to contact lenses.

Avoid eye surgery by controlling diabetes

Intensive therapy cuts risk of needing a procedure in half, researchers report.

Patient Story

A lifetime of acceptance

Patient with diabetes shares her story and a few suggestions for living life without limits.