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When a Child Gets Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Author : Sanofi
Editorial Team

Parent's experiences of stage 3 diagnosis of T1D.

Discover the real-life impact of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through the perspective of Sigurd’s parents. In this testimonial, they share their experiences of missed early signs, the sudden shock of diagnosis, and the profound impact that T1D has had on their family life.

In this testimonial film, Sigurd’s parents reflect on how they overlooked signs of Sigurd developing autoimmune T1D, the moment of realization, the shock of diagnosis, how their lives changed overnight, and what earlier detection could have meant:

  • Sigurd’s mother speaks candidly about the toll of constant glucose monitoring device alarms and the emotional strain on their other children.
  • Sigurd’s father shares how his lived experience with autoimmune T1D helped them adapt to Sigurd’s diagnosis. He also shares his opinions about whether he would have wanted to know in advance that Sigurd was developing autoimmune T1D.
Sigurd’s parent's message to healthcare professionals is clear: early detection through autoantibody screening has many benefits. It offers time to prepare, it can support families psychologically, and it can lessen the shock of diagnosis, for everyone whose daily life may be affected by autoimmune T1D.

Part 1: How parents perceive the risk of their child developing autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Part 2: What it is like to discover that your child has autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Part 3: What it takes to cope with the shock of diagnosis and to adjust to life with autoimmune T1D

Part 4: Whether there is value in knowing early on if a family member is developing autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Part 5: Everyday life with autoimmune type 1 diabetes

Full video: When A Child Gets Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

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Does your patient have an existing autoimmune condition? Check for autoimmune type 1 diabetes!

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