Type 1

Have a burning question about diabetes? Dr. Charles Alexander, diaTribe's medical advisor, is here to share answers and give insight into real issues readers are facing.

Keeping blood sugars in balance is crucial for people with diabetes. Fenugreek, apple cider vinegar, and supplements like fiber and zinc are all-natural treatments that may help lower glucose levels.   

T1D Scout founder Yuta Matsuda explains how the swab-based, at-home genetic testing he developed works – and how it can help more families access type 1 diabetes screening.

GLP-1 is a peptide proven to be an effective treatment for diabetes and weight management. However, taking any peptide that has not been approved as a medication is risky and potentially ineffective.

Managing diabetes at work can mean balancing deadlines, meetings, glucose checks, and treatment while also dealing with comments from coworkers who don’t understand. Advocates and people with diabetes discuss how to respond – and why preventing stigma should not fall on people with diabetes alone.

Tzield has been shown to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by an average of two years. Here’s more about screening and whether treatment may be right for you.