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“She Beeps, and That’s OK”: Author Danakelly Hampton on Confidence, Community, and Living with Type 1 Diabetes

For children living with Type 1 diabetes, medical devices like insulin pumps and glucose monitors can sometimes feel like an unwanted spotlight—especially when they beep in the middle of class […]

Building Comfort into Chronic T1D Care

Before his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 40, Nouchie Pal co-founder, Shane Hibbetts’ life was defined by movement, i.e., dirt bikes, extreme sports, and eventually rebuilding strength after a broken […]

T1D: Back to Basics

Scroll through social media long enough and you’re bound to see it: a photo of an ice cream sundae captioned “instant diabetes.” A coworker eyeing someone’s lunch and asking, “Can […]

A Partner’s Guide to Loving Someone with Type 1 Diabetes

Loving someone with Type 1 diabetes means loving them in a world that often asks them to carry more than anyone can see. It means sharing life with a condition […]

Science Activity: Glucose Test Challenge

Welcome to the Future Scientists Club! Welcome to the Future Scientists Club! This is the very first experiment in our new science series, created to connect our community with diabetes […]

Gary Hall Jr. Shares His Olympic Journey With Type 1 Diabetes

An Olympic Champion’s Journey With Type 1 Diabetes and Hope for a Cure This week, the Diabetes Research Connection Team (DRC) was excited to host American Olympic Swimmer and Type […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Fighting Diabetic Kidney Disease by Targeting Inflammation: A New Approach from Dr. Carmen De Miguel

When most people think about type 1 diabetes (T1D), they often focus on blood sugar control. But over time, T1D can cause complications that extend far beyond glucose levels—including serious […]

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