Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster, especially for women with type 1 diabetes. The journey is even more complicated when high blood pressure issues come into play. These issues can show up in various forms. Some women might face pre-eclampsia, others gestational hypertension, and some might already have chronic hypertension before becoming pregnant. Each of these c...
First, let's talk about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It's an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own cells. Current treatments are not perfect. They often affect healthy tissues too. This is where fibroblastic reticular cells (FRCs) come in. These cells are found in lymph nodes. They help build the structure and play a role in controlling the immu...
Type 1 diabetes is a condition that many young people deal with. It can make life tougher for them. It can lead to social struggles and make them more likely to face bullying from their peers. A recent study looked into how bullying affects the self-worth of teens with type 1 diabetes. It also checked how mental toughness plays a role in this situation. The study inv...
The world of diabetes management has seen some amazing progress. New tools have made life easier for people with type 1 diabetes. These tools help them keep track of their blood sugar levels and even deliver insulin automatically. The result? Better health outcomes and fewer trips to the hospital for serious issues like severe low blood sugar or diabetes ketoacidosis...
A young family in Mississippi got a huge surprise when their one-year-old son, Bain, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This news came after a scary trip to the emergency room, where Bain was found to have diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that can be life-threatening. The family had to quickly learn how to manage this new reality, which involved a lot of...
Type 1 diabetes is a significant health issue in the Middle East and North Africa. This condition affects not only the children but also their parents. The emotional and spiritual impact on parents is often overlooked. Parents of children with type 1 diabetes face a rollercoaster of emotions. Shock, devastation, and guilt are common reactions. These feelings can be ...
Diabetes is a challenging condition to manage. One program has shown that it can make a real difference. This program is called patient navigation. It focuses on guiding people with type 1 diabetes through their care journey. The results have been quite positive. People feel that the quality of care they receive is high. One standout feature of this program is i...
Researchers have been on the hunt for clues to understand type 1 diabetes better. They focused on proteins in the blood of young people newly diagnosed with the condition. The goal was to find markers that show how well the body's insulin-producing cells are working. In a previous study, 11 proteins were found to be linked to how much insulin the body makes. These pr...
Type 1 diabetes can lead to heart problems, but it's not just an adult issue. It turns out that even teenagers with this condition can have early signs of heart trouble. This isn't just about heartbeats and blood flow; it's about the tiny muscles in the heart working less efficiently. Doctors have a new tool called myocardial work (MW) to spot these issues early, wit...
Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenge for anyone, but it's especially tricky for teens with type 1 diabetes. This condition makes it hard for the body to control blood sugar levels. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, which means no food or drink for several hours. This can mess with blood sugar levels, leading to issues like low blood sugar (hypogl...