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7 Signs You Could Have Type 1 Diabetes

The sooner you recognize the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, the sooner you can start the treatment you need.

6 Facts People With Type 1 Diabetes Want You to Know

To get a little more educated about the condition, watch this video to learn six important facts about type 1 diabetes.

What Causes Type 1 Diabetes? 3 Things You Need to Know, According to Doctors

No, diet and lifestyle aren't to blame.

9 Celebrities With Type 1 Diabetes

These stars have opened up about the symptoms they experienced before being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, plus the treatments they use to manage the lifelong condition.

Type 1 Diabetes May Be Triggered By a Common Virus, Study Suggests

Researchers found that kids exposed to enteroviruses are more likely to develop the autoimmune disease.

This Miss USA Contestant Showed Off Her Glucose Monitor to Prove an Important Point

Living with diabetes, she says, "doesn't define who you are as a person."

The 7 Most Common Diabetes-Related Medical Emergencies

Rapid treatment is crucial if you're experiencing these symptoms.

10 Easy Dinner Recipes for People With Diabetes

Try these healthy, easy, and tasty dinner recipes from the American Diabetes Association that will keep you full without spiking your sugar levels.

Study Identifies Five Types of Diabetes, Not Just Two

A new classification system could help doctors identify the diabetes patients most at risk for complications.

3 Easy Desserts for People With Diabetes

Living with diabetes doesn't necessarily mean skipping dessert. Try these low-sugar recipes when your sweet tooth strikes from the American Diabetes Association.

Mary Tyler Moore Proved Living Well With Type 1 Diabetes Is Possible

The actress and diabetes advocate died Wednesday at age 80.

There Are 4 Ways to Manage Your Type 1 Diabetes Through Treatment—Here's How

It's way more than just insulin injections, FYI.

Sick Day Plan: Dealing with Colds and Flu When You Have Diabetes

Winter colds and the flu can wreak havoc on your body and your blood sugar. Be prepared with these simple steps.

Your Formula for the Perfect Diabetes-Friendly Sheet-Pan Dinner

Want to spend less time in the kitchen? Cooking a whole meal on one pan makes dinner—and cleanup—a breeze.

Ketoacidosis vs. Ketosis: What's the Difference?

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It Took 2 Years of Unexplained Symptoms Before Doctors Finally Diagnosed Me With Type 1 Diabetes

Katelyn Prominski's doctor dismissed her weight loss, extreme thirst, and brain fog, leaving this top ballet dancer unsure of where to turn. At a friend's urging, she went for a blood panel, which started her on the road toward treatment and healing.