Have you (or your child) ever treated T1D using any therapies other than insulin delivered through injections or an insulin pump? For example, inhalable insulin, type 2 diabetes drugs, etc. Tell us about your experience in the comments!

If you or someone in your immediate family has T1D, has the rest of your family been tested for T1D antibodies? If no, do you think your immediate family would be willing to be tested for T1D antibodies?

Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

2 Comments

Molly Jones

It took about three months of trying T2D drugs after a yearly checkup without my BG coming down for my GP to test for antibodies and diagnosis of T1D.

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Sherry Knapp-Brown

I have tried Afrezza and it worked well, but my insurance won’t cover it for ongoing use.

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