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Causes & What We Know

What science understands about why Type 1 diabetes happens: autoimmunity, genetics, environmental and viral triggers, and the gaps researchers are still working to close.

Rare Autoimmune Condition Causes Type 1 Diabetes Link
June 23, 2026 / 2 min read

Rare Autoimmune Condition Causes Type 1 Diabetes Link

A rare autoimmune condition can cause cognitive and neurological decline in people with type 1 diabetes. A recent case study shows that a specific treatment may help manage this complication.

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Sphingosine-1-phosphate: A New Player in Type 1 Diabetes?
June 15, 2026 / 2 min read

Sphingosine-1-phosphate: A New Player in Type 1 Diabetes?

Researchers investigate the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate and its receptors in type 1 diabetes, uncovering some surprising differences between patients and healthy individuals.

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Multimorbidity in Type 1 Diabetes: A Growing Concern
June 8, 2026 / 2 min read

Multimorbidity in Type 1 Diabetes: A Growing Concern

New research shows that people with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of mortality if they have multiple chronic conditions. The longer someone has had type 1 diabetes, the more likely they are to develop multimorbidity.

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