From navigating insurance denials and getting your driver’s license to fighting the flu or food poisoning, you never know what life will throw your way. That’s why it’s important to arm yourself with a little extra Type 1 knowledge and plan ahead, so the unexpected doesn’t disrupt your daily life. Like that cup of coffee morning ritual — ever wonder what the caffeine might do to blood sugars? Or diabetes complications — do you know how can you prevent them and what should you look for? Beyond Type 1 took a hard look at life and said, “Is that all there is?”

Birth Control & Type 1

Sex and Type 1 Diabetes

How Medications Can Impact Type 1 Diabetes Management

Acupuncture and Type 1 Diabetes

Cold and Flu and What to Do

How Can Type 1 Diabetes Affect Sleep?

How to Prevent Eye Complications with Diabetes

Can diabetes affect your hair growth?

Dental Health and Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums

Tattoos & T1D

The Truth About Flu Shots

Foot Complications and Diabetes

Heart health & T1D

Should you wear contact lenses with Type 1?

Gastroparesis and Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes and UTIs

The Honeymoon Phase in Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes and Women’s Health

The 5 Most Common Party Foods and What It Means for Blood Sugar Management

T1D & Celiac Disease

What To Eat

Navigating the BBQ with Diabetes

Caffeine and Type 1 Diabetes

The Gluten-free Diet — Fad or Necessity?

The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide

Glycemic Index Diet and Diabetes

Diabetes and the Paleo Diet

Heat and Type 1 Diabetes

Cold Weather and Type 1 Diabetes

Altitude and Type 1 Diabetes

Insurance — Navigating Denials

Getting Your Driver’s License

Employment and Type 1 Diabetes

Take Your Perks with Type 1

Talking to Your Roommate about Type 1

The T1D Loner

T1D Community on Discrimination

Diabetes Camp

Beyond Type 1: Focus on Access

The Diabetes Online Community (DOC)

The Power of Community