Category: type 1 diabetes

Stopping Juvenile Diabetes in Its Tracks: Australian Researchers Discover Protein That May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Australian researchers have developed a biological agent that may prevent Type 1 diabetes by improving an aspect of white blood cell function, which is compromised in people who develop the autoimmune disease. University of Queensland (UQ) Faculty of Medicine researcher Prof. Josephine Forbes said in a release on Thursday that lab testing showed the protein—known…


Children in China Diagnosed With Diabetes After Getting Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines

Tears would well up in the 5-year-old kindergartner’s eyes whenever he saw other children snacking—a luxury to the boy ever since he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in late January. The diagnosis came one-and-a-half months after the boy got his second dose of a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine. Puncture marks are filling up every finger…


Diabetes May Induce Tooth Weakness and Decay: Study

A new study conducted by Rutgers University has found that mice that became diabetic had the enamel and dentin on their teeth become softer and less durable, giving a possible answer for why human diabetic patients are often more prone to tooth decay. “We’ve long seen elevated rates of cavity formation and tooth loss in…


Dog Trained to Detect When Diabetic Owner’s Blood Sugar Is Amiss—Boops Her Leg to Warn Her

It’s undeniable. Humans and dogs were made for each other. Man’s best friend not only makes a cuddly addition to a family. They’re also loyal, protective, and sometimes can even sniff out when their humans are having medical episodes. Sam Stocking from Illinois, who has Type 1 diabetes, was able to train her pup, Korey,…


Hoag Receives $3 Million Donation to Expand Type 1 Diabetes Program

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian on July 26 announced a $3 million gift from the Iacocca Family Foundation to expand a program for type 1 diabetes at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center. In appreciation of the gift, Hoag is naming the Mary and Lee Iacocca Program in Type 1 Diabetes to honor…


Creative Fundraising Helps Children’s Charities

Mustaches for Kids Orange County is about to kick off its 2021 “growing season” as it continues its mission to raise funds, friends and awareness, for local children’s charities. Each year the nonprofit organization’s members and supporters commit to growing a mustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for the chosen charity. This…