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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Preparing for a healthy return to school

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(BPT) – As summer draws to a close and fall approaches, the rush of back-to-school preparations for kids begins. Parents may have questions about the upcoming cold and flu season and the best way to keep kids healthy in the classroom. The good news is that vaccinations are available now and are by far the…

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