A Nutritionist in Your Pocket: How One Family’s T1D Journey Inspired the Creation of SNAQ
About 12 years ago, Aurelian Briner’s then-girlfriend, now his wife, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It was a lot to get used to,…
Finding Strength in the Journey: The Unexpected Upside of Living with Type 1 Diabetes
We recently asked our T1D Exchange Online Community this question: “In what ways has diabetes positively influenced your life?” The honest…
What’s Keeping Glucagon Out of Reach for Many with T1D?
You may assume that for someone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), keeping life-saving glucagon on hand would be a…
Thinking About Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibody Screening? Here’s What to Consider
If you or a loved one lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you may worry about T1D risk in other…
The Language of Type 1 Diabetes: Why Words Matter
Language doesn’t just tell a story — it shapes how we think, what we believe, and how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. This is especially true in healthcare, where word choices can reinforce stigma and misconceptions or foster empathy, understanding, and empowerment. For those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D),…
Understanding Time in Range, GMI, and A1C in Type 1 Diabetes
Move over A1C? Well, not so fast. While we rely more and more on data points from wearable continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)…
Out of Insulin? Expert Tips from Diana Isaacs, PharmD
Picture this: You’re on vacation with your last vial of insulin in hand when — oops — you accidentally drop it, a hotel…
Drew Mendelow: Teen Creator of T1D1, a Free Insulin Calculator App for T1D Management
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 13, Drew Mendelow turned feeling overwhelmed into action — establishing T1D1, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit…
Protein, Glucose, and T1D: Expert Insights from Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN
Have you ever wondered how dietary protein affects type 1 diabetes (T1D)? With the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emphasizing protein, it’s an…
The Story of Dr. Guy Hornsby: From Teen Athlete to T1D Trailblazer
Growing up in Cayce, South Carolina, sports defined W. Guyton Hornsby’s childhood. A standout running back on the football field and…
