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Family-Focused Support for Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: What a New Meta-Analysis Found

29th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

A meta-analysis of 62 randomized trials found modest HbA1c benefits from behavioral support, with stronger results for multicomponent, family-focused care.

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Puberty and Blood Sugar: Why Teen Years Can Require Closer Review

24th September 202618th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Why puberty can make glucose patterns less predictable and how families can review treatment safely with the diabetes team.

Sick Days at School: A Clear Plan for Children With Diabetes

24th September 202616th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

How families and schools can prepare for illness, ketone checks, hydration, missed meals and when to seek urgent care.

Insulin Dosing for School-Age Children: Why the Plan Must Be Individual

24th September 20266th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Why insulin dosing cannot be safely copied from a general table, and how families can make school-day instructions clear.

Type 1 Diabetes in Children: The Basics Families Need to Know

24th September 20265th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

A clear overview of Type 1 diabetes in children, including insulin needs, glucose changes, school planning and warning signs.

Human vs Analogue Insulin in Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: What the HumAn-1 Trial Found

24th September 20267th July 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

The HumAn-1 trial found no clear CGM advantage for glargine over usual-care human insulin regimens at 6 months in young people with type 1 diabetes.

Person wearing a CGM sensor on their arm while checking glucose levels on a smartphone

CGM and Type 1 Diabetes Complications: What Adults Should Know

24th September 202625th June 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

A nationwide Korean cohort study linked continuous glucose monitoring with lower rates of several serious complications in adults with type 1 diabetes. The findings are important, but observational.