Understanding type 1 diabetes: Should you get screened?

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(BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi More than 1.4 million Americans have type 1 diabetes — thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body attacks its own cells that produce insulin. Although type 1 diabetes is relatively less common when compared to type 2 diabetes, it’s anticipated that cases of type 1 diabetes…

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It’s time to reframe how we think of type 1 diabetes

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(BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi Approximately one in 10 Americans (about 38 million people total) have some type of diabetes. While as many as 95% of these cases are classified as type 2 diabetes, the number of people living with type 1 diabetes is increasing every year. It’s for this reason that it is critical…

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Addressing common misconceptions of type 1 diabetes

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(BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi Sometimes it takes another person to notice signs of illness before you even realize yourself that it’s time to seek help. That was the case for Eric Tozer. He was experiencing classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes, without realizing it. When his mother said something about his significant weight loss…

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