Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Can Enjoy Halloween, Too
Halloween, for many, is synonymous with costumes, fun, and of course, candy. For those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or…
Brewing Awareness: How Coffee & Caffeine Can Affect Your Blood Sugar
Coffee, that beloved elixir of wakefulness, is an integral part of many people’s daily routines. For people with type 1…
How You Can Detect Type 1 Diabetes Before Symptoms Start
While people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are still waiting for a cure, research has actually come a very…
Cannabis Side-Effects Can Mimic DKA in People with Type 1 Diabetes
Editor’s Note: This article was written for awareness purposes only. T1D Exchange and the author do not endorse the use…
If You’ve Lived with T1D for 10, 25, 50, or 75 Years…
“Every day with type 1 diabetes is an accomplishment,” says Jeff Hitchcock who founded Children with Diabetes (CWD) after his…
7 Things People Say About Type 1 Diabetes That Drive Us Crazy
Well, sure, we do want people to ask questions and try to learn more about type 1 diabetes. The problem…
5 Years with Type 1 Diabetes: Lessons I’ve Learned
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is no small feat by any means. I chose to celebrate the good and…
Reaching A1c Goals: Research Says These Factors Matter Most
Your HbA1c (A1c) is one part of your toolkit as a person with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This number cannot…
I Tried to Wear an Insulin Pump for a Day — Here’s How it Went
Let me start by saying: I am not here to tell you an inspirational story. I’m just here to share…
Embarrassing & Frustrating: People with Type 1 Diabetes Talk About Using Glucagon
Emergency glucagon is a life-saving medication used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with diabetes—particularly in those…