Type One

Type one diabetes is much less common than type two diabetes. It can’t be brought about and it’s thought that the cause is a mix of environmental and genetic factors combining to trigger an autoimmune reaction. This autoimmune reaction…

Type one diabetes is an interesting condition as far as life-altering chronic diseases go. We understand the mechanics behind it, the effects and the way the disease can get out of control too, so well but we don’ understand what the cause…

Type one diabetes is an autoimmune condition but what does that mean? Well, we all know what our immune system is. The security force for our body, it keeps the bad things out and attacks anything nasty which gets in. Unfortunately for us…

Your wellbeing is at risk to type 1 diabetes when the beta cells in your pancreas, which produce insulin, are damaged by some type of inflammatory process, like an autoimmune attack on your pancreas. However, a study has shown that when you…

When you're dealing with an illness or condition which sets you apart from everyone else it can be difficult to feel 'normal' and secure in yourself. On top of having to manage a condition which alters the way you have to live your life,…