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How to be a T1D Bestie
Your ultimate (and actually helpful) guide So… your friend has Type 1 diabetes. Congrats! 🎉 You’ve officially unlocked your honorary title as a T1D Bestie. Don’t worry—there’s no medical exam, […]
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A Very T1D Holiday Handbook
Practical tips for navigating food, drinks, and blood sugar during the holidays The holidays are full of joy, connection, and unpredictability. From buffet tables to festive cocktails and late nights, […]
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10 New DRC Awardees Driving Breakthroughs in Type 1 Diabetes Research
We’re excited to announce 10 new Diabetes Research Connection (DRC) awardees: early-career scientists selected for their bold ideas with the potential to transform Type 1 diabetes (T1D) treatment, prevention, and […]
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Living with T1D: How CGMs Help — and Why Research Still Matters
For people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), managing blood sugar isn’t just a daily task—it’s a 24/7 responsibility. Thankfully, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have transformed the way this condition […]
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How Beta-Cell Therapy Could Transform Type 1 Diabetes Care
For people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the core issue lies in the immune system’s destruction of β-cells—the pancreatic cells responsible for producing insulin. Without these vital cells, the […]
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Facing Type 1 Diabetes? These 5 Answers Could Change Your Life
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is often misunderstood, even though millions of people around the world live with this autoimmune condition every day. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, know someone with […]
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Can We Use Genetics to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes? Dr. Kristen Lavelle Thinks So.
At Diabetes Research Connection (DRC), we’re not just funding research—we’re fueling bold ideas that could transform how we understand, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). One of those bold […]
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Understanding the Science: A Beginner’s Guide to T1D Research Terminology
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a donor passionate about finding a cure, or just curious about the science behind type 1 diabetes (T1D), the terminology can be overwhelming. At Diabetes Research […]
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Securing the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Research in Uncertain Times
In recent months, national conversations around federal budgets and healthcare spending have raised important — and sometimes difficult — questions about the future of biomedical research funding, including for type […]
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More Than Blood Sugar: Addressing the Mental Health Burden of Type 1 Diabetes
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on emotional well-being. For those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the effect on mental health can be […]
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NIH / NIDDK Presentation by DRC-funded researcher Dr. Leonardo Ferreira
We’re proud to share that DRC-funded researcher Dr. Leonardo Ferreira presented his exciting research findings at the January 14, 2025 NIH / NIDDK symposium honoring the 10-year anniversary of the Human Islet Research Network […]
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Genetic Predisposition in Type 1 Diabetes: Understanding the Risks and Research
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike Type 2 diabetes, which is often linked to lifestyle factors, T1D results from the immune […]