Digestion is skillfully coordinated by the human body. When we eat, food moves through our digestive system section by section, spending just the right amount...
Articles in category: Diabetes in general
Gastroparesis: A Little-Known but Common Disorder in Type 1 Diabetes
A first drug to prevent and delay the onset of type 1 diabetes approved in…
On May 5, 2025, Health Canada approved Teplizumab (brand name Tzield), the first-ever treatment that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in...
Can type 1 diabetes trigger hair loss?
Each of us can lose up to 100 hairs per day from the 100,000 or more that grow on our heads, and that’s normal. It’s...
Differences Between Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Do you have trouble differentiating between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D)? You’re not alone! Because of their similar name, the media often...
Aging with type 1 diabetes
In November 2023, we asked registry participants what priorities researchers, decision makers and associations should focus on in the coming years to improve life with...
The ups and downs of the menstrual cycle and type 1 diabetes
Many women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will agree: blood sugar levels and insulin requirements can fluctuate greatly at certain times during the menstrual cycle. Several...
Fact sheet - Appointment Preparation Guide
Prep smart for your next visit
Fact sheet - List of supplies for a trip (INJECTIONS)
What to pack for T1D injections
Type 1 Diabetes and the Six Missing Hormones
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system misses its target and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells. Since insulin is...
Is Type 1 Diabetes an Autoimmune Disease or an Immunodeficiency?
The immune system is the guardian of our health, defending our body not only against external aggressions (e.g., viruses, bacteria, parasites), but also against abnormal...
Thyroid and Type 1 Diabetes: What’s to Know?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an illness in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body’s own cells (insulin-producing pancreatic cells). Just like...
FAQ: switching to biosimilar insulins
In Quebec, most people who currently use one of the following original insulins: Lantus (Sanofi), Humalog (Lilly) or Novorapid (Novo Nordisk), are affected by the...
International Consensus Statement on “DIY” or “Homemade” Artificial Pancreases
Artificial pancreases, as they are commonly called, automatically administer part of the insulin that the user needs. These systems include an insulin pump, a continuous...
Glucagon: Friend or Foe for People With Type 1 Diabetes?
Blood sugar (glucose) management is a complex matter. A total of five hormones, including insulin and glucagon, are required to balance glucose levels. Insulin is...
Consensus on Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Adults
Last summer, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) published a consensus report on the management of...
When Insulin Resistance and Type 1 Diabetes Lead to Double Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterized by the presence of antibodies that destroy the pancreas’s insulin-producing beta cells. Without this vital hormone, people with T1D...
A Lesser-Known Diabetes-Related Complication: Auditory Neuropathy
While some diabetes-related complications are well-known (e.g., potential eye, kidney or nerve damage), there are others, like auditory neuropathy, that are largely unknown. Chronic hyperglycemia...
How Type 1 Diabetes Affects the Menstrual Cycle, Puberty and Menopause
Many women with type 1 diabetes will agree that they often see their blood sugar levels fluctuate depending on the phase of their menstrual cycle....
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