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LA Times Covers Beyond Type 1’s DKA Campaign

Written by: Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team

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November 30, 2016

The LA Times interviews Beyond Type 1's global ambassador Samantha Willner and advocate Tom Karlya (Diabetes Dad) about the importance of early Type 1 diagnosis to prevent DKA. Joining Beyond Type 1 is the campaign to raise DKA awareness, these advocates are telling their personal stories. 1 in 600 children in the US are diagnosed with Type 1 and yet many are unaware of the symptoms. Educating others about the warning signs of T1D can literally save lives.

The LA Times interviews Beyond Type 1’s global ambassador Samantha Willner and advocate Tom Karlya (Diabetes Dad) about the importance of early Type 1 diagnosis to prevent DKA. Joining Beyond Type 1 is the campaign to raise DKA awareness, these advocates are telling their personal stories. 1 in 600 children in the US are diagnosed with Type 1 and yet many are unaware of the symptoms. Educating others about the warning signs of T1D can literally save lives.

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