T1D Strong

06/02/2026

During this year’s Diabetes and Mental Health Conference (DMH), a wide variety of topics were covered, from how to get relief from diabetes burnout as a caregiver to psychological support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) siblings to an impressive panel of industry leaders that spoke on the mental load of T1D and beyond.

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During this year’s Diabetes and Mental Health Conference (DMH), a wide variety of topics were covered, from how to get relief from diabetes burnout as a caregiver to psychological support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) siblings to an impressive panel of industry leaders that spoke on the mental load of...

06/02/2026

"For years, I've worked at the intersection of diabetes research, technology, advocacy, and education—attending scientific conferences, interviewing experts, analyzing clinical trial data, and translating complex science into language people can actually understand.

And I kept seeing the same problem: people with diabetes are overwhelmed.

There's more information than ever before—new medications, new technology, clinical trials, social media opinions, fear-based headlines, and conflicting advice from every direction."

That's why Diabetes Nerd Network exists: to make diabetes research and science less confusing and far more approachable. 👉 https://bit.ly/4uGrKvO

For years, I’ve spent my career immersed in diabetes research, technology, advocacy, and education. I’ve attended scientific conferences, interviewed experts, analyzed clinical trial data, and translated complicated medical jargon into real language that anybody can understand.

06/01/2026

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Bastian Hauck, founder and CEO of Dedoc Diabetes. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this time. This is an incredible loss for the diabetes community.

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of ° founder and CEO, Bastian Hauck. Bastian died peacefully on Sunday 31 May, surrounded by loved ones, including Cuba, his beloved °.

Bastian’s vision, leadership and commitment to elevating the voices of our community transformed the diabetes landscape. Through °, he built a global community, created opportunities for advocates to connect, and helped change the way lived experience is recognised across diabetes care, research and policy.

We extend our deepest condolences to Bastian’s family, friends and all who were inspired by his work. His legacy will continue through our ° community and the opportunities he created for people living with diabetes to be heard.

The ° team will continue to work on developing our programs in Bastian’s spirit.

Bastian, thank you for showing up.

•NothingAboutUsWithoutUs •PayItForward

06/01/2026

The SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Act (Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed) is bipartisan legislation that directs the CDC to create a national education campaign promoting T1D screening and early detection, to raise awareness among healthcare providers and the public about identifying T1D before symptoms appear.

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The SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Act (Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed) is bipartisan legislation that directs the CDC to create a national education campaign promoting T1D screening and early detection, to raise awareness among healthcare providers and the pub...

06/01/2026

If you were magically cured of type 1 diabetes today, what's the first thing you would do?

06/01/2026

Should type 1 diabetes (T1D) be renamed—or could that decision make diabetes misconceptions even worse?

Type 1 Strong contributor Julia Flaherty explores the growing debate through the lens of lived experience: more than 22 years of living with T1D, over a decade working in the diabetes space, and years spent supporting people with all types of diabetes through coaching, writing, advocacy, and content creation.

This conversation is more layered than it seems. While the intention behind a name change may be to reduce stigma and confusion, the long-term impact on education, diagnosis, public understanding, and the broader diabetes community deserves careful consideration.

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💬 Do you believe changing the name of type 1 diabetes would help or hurt the diabetes community? Join the conversation below.

People living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have been arguing about a potential name change for the disease state online recently. But it’s nothing new. In reality, this argument has been ongoing for decades, largely stemming from a dangerous societal stigma that seeks to seclude people with T1D from...

05/31/2026

A type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis can feel overwhelming at any age. Danakelly Hampton knows that firsthand.

Diagnosed at age 20 after a month in the ICU, she now supports newly diagnosed children and families through her children’s book, handmade T1D welcome kits and community leadership, creating the comfort and connection she once needed.

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A type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis can feel overwhelming at any age. Danakelly Hampton knows that firsthand. Diagnosed at age 20 after a month in the ICU, she now supports newly diagnosed children and families through her children’s book, handmade T1D welcome kits and community leadership, creating...

05/31/2026

When you were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, what's the first thing you wish someone would've said to you? 💬

05/30/2026

Detect type 1 diabetes early and �get lifelong support with the T1D Scout. One simple swab —�no needles, less worry. 💙💛

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A simple at-home cheek swab to detect Type 1 diabetes risk early and get a clear action plan. Clarity, support and confident next steps

05/29/2026

Once again, Dexcom has transformed and enhanced diabetes management with its new Dexcom G8. For all the worrisome things AI brings, we have to focus on the positive health outcomes—and we have to adapt. Dexcom is doing just that by introducing its ‘self-adapting’ technology.

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Once again, Dexcom has transformed and enhanced diabetes management with its new Dexcom G8. For all the worrisome things AI brings, we have to focus on the positive health outcomes—and we have to adapt. Dexcom is doing just that by introducing its ‘self-adapting’ technology.