Category: Diabetes Research News

In many patients, there is a slight delay between the time when type 1 diabetes (T1D) is first diagnosed, and when they become dependent on insulin. This is known as […]

Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the United States and the globe, scientists are especially interested in how it affects specific populations, such […]

High Costs of Diabetes Discussions around type 1 diabetes care and affordability often focus on the cost of insulin. While insulin prices can be extremely high and add up quickly […]

COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 has taken our country by storm, and it is affecting individuals of all ages. No one is immune, and unfortunately, individuals with underlying health conditions tend to […]

Protecting Insulin-Producing Islets Through Cell Editing A hallmark of type 1 diabetes is the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. These cells are crucial for producing and releasing […]

Identifying Type 1 Diabetes Development Type 1 diabetes develops when the body mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells. As the number of cells depletes, the body is unable to […]

Diabetes Patients Are Helping Drive Technology Advancements Managing type 1 diabetes is an around-the-clock job. Patients must always be aware of what their blood sugar level is, whether it is […]

Sleep Disturbances Common with T1D Type 1 diabetes is a disease that must be monitored around the clock. When children are awake, it is easier to tell when blood sugar […]

Enhancing Protection for Islets Following Transplantation One treatment approach for type 1 diabetes that researchers have been experimenting with and refining for more than 20 years is islet transplantation. The […]

Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs for Seniors The cost of buying insulin can quickly add up, but this medication is life-sustaining for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Many seniors are on a […]

Preserving Endogenous Insulin Production in Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Patients A hallmark of type 1 diabetes is the body loses its ability to naturally produce enough (or any) insulin […]

“Entering my fourth decade of type 1 diabetes research, it is quite remarkable to look back and see how research seeking to identify answers to the questions of how this […]