Insulin Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Insulin was first identified around 1910 as a substance secreted by the pancreas that influences glucose metabolism. It was named…
Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: Is There a Connection?
Mark Snyder remembers the day that his left shoulder became so painful and stiff that he couldn’t throw a football…
Celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with Registry Participant Stories
Happy National Diabetes Awareness Month from your friends at T1D Exchange! This month we’d like to recognize our T1D Exchange…
Spoonful of Laughter Interview with Matthew Garza
Have you heard the buzz? The diaTribe Foundation has officially launched Spoonful of Laughter, a video-driven comedy campaign, to represent,…
Promover la equidad en salud a través del acceso lingüístico
Durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, T1D Exchange pretende crear conciencia de la importancia del idioma para acceder…
The Six Dysfunctional Hormones of Type 1 Diabetes
Those of us living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) hear a lot about the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells —…
Managing T1D and ADHD: Tips from a Psychologist
While the relationship between diabetes and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not entirely clear, research shows that people with type 1…
A BIPOC Perspective: Advocating for Equitable T1D Care
As Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), at times our story carries triumph,…
A Collaborative Effort Supporting Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health
People living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a disproportionately higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to increased morbidity…
Stigma & Shame: Why People with Type 2 Diabetes Need Our Support
The stereotypes, misunderstandings, and misconceptions about every type of diabetes can be frustrating and offensive. The result is a societal…
