Type 1 Diabetes

Islet transplantation can free some people from insulin for years — but it's not for everyone. Here's the honest guide to who qualifies and what to expect.

The old statistics about type 1 and life expectancy are decades out of date. Here's what the modern research actually says — and what's driving the improvement.

Low-GI foods smooth your spike — but they also change your bolus timing. Here's what the research says, minus the hype.

Your body remembers good glucose control — protection that lasts decades. Here's how metabolic memory works and why it matters.

Severe lows used to mean a shot of glucagon — or a 911 call. Nasal glucagon changed that: no mixing, no needles, anyone can use it. Here's what to know.

Pregnancy with type 1 is very doable — but planned, not stumbled into. Here's the honest prep checklist: targets, timing, and the conversations to have first.

Same carbs, same count, different spike? Fat and protein add a second, slower wave that your carb math can't see. Here's what's happening and what to do.

Parenting a child with type 1 is a constant juggle — and the pump question comes up early. Here's what the research says about pumps vs injections for kids.

Restaurant meals are the hardest guess in diabetes — hidden carbs, big portions, no scale. Here's a framework that keeps dinner social, not stressful.

SGLT inhibitors — a class of pills — can help people with type 1. But they carry a serious risk: DKA. Here's the honest guide to the benefit and the catch.

Diabetes ruins your sleep, and bad sleep ruins your glucose. It's a real loop — and breaking it starts with one question about your nights.

Smart pens remember doses, calculate boluses, and log everything — a real upgrade from basic pens. Here's what they do and who they help.