Diabetes affects millions of Americans. However, most people don’t realize there are more than just two types. Here’s a closer look at latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1.5 diabetes, including the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and some prevention tips.
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As someone who lives with type 1 diabetes herself, Abigail David shares some tips she’s learned thus far on how to better support herself emotionally while living with a chronic illness like diabetes.
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Let’s face it, between the bad weather and frigid temperatures, winter doesn’t bring that many joys, except for the fun winter sports! Diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of enjoying outdoor activities, it just requires a few extra steps in order to ensure proper safety.
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You’ll no doubt be faced with many challenges along the way when it comes to raising a child with type 1 diabetes. This will never change. The key is knowing how to handle these challenges and tackle them together, as a family.
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Whether it’s related to mental health, physical health, or just getting out of your comfort zone, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to setting realistic New Year’s resolutions. Here are some important tips to remember when setting resolutions with an illness like type 1 diabetes…
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Tom Karlya, father of two children with type 1 diabetes, shares his experience of learning to manage his children’s diabetes and how to do it with confidence (or at least pretend to)!
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