Diabète De Type 1

Follow 8-year-old Martin and his family as they navigate daily life with type 1 diabetes, from meal adaptations to school activities, showing resilience and optimism.

At the dawn of his fifties, Philippe has tamed the diabetes he has lived with for over 25 years, along with his initial fear of injections. For him, this disease represents "a turning point, not an end." He leads a life "like everyone else," multiplying passions and fully enjoying every moment.

This infographic summarizes survey data^* about the impact that families in Belgium and the Netherlands have felt when being diagnosed with autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Start to think differently about Type 1 Diabetes by considering the pre-symptomatic stages of the condition and how it affects people of all ages and their families.

Diabète de type 1 : tous dans les starting blocks pour changer le cours de la maladie.

L'immunité au coeur des diabètes : un aspect central de la SFD 2024.

Focus sur la cellule beta / exploration de la pathogenèse du diabète.

Delay in screening for autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) can increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at diagnosis—a critical complication that is potentially life-threatening and may result in long-term poor glycemic control and neurological complications.^1,2 By identifying autoimmune T1D early, you can significantly lower the risk of DKA at diagnosis.^3,4

Individuals who screen positive for ≥1 autoimmune islet cell antibodies need periodic medical monitoring, which includes regular assessments of blood glucose and HbA1c levels. You can also educate them about symptoms of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and provide psychosocial support to prepare them for a possible clinical diagnosis for type 1 diabetes (T1D).¹