T1DES.NET

Early diagnosis makes a lasting impact.

  • Why is Early Screening for T1D so Important?

    Why is Early Screening for T1D so Important?

    Often, T1D is diagnosed through a trip to the ER after insulin resistance has fully developed and a lack of beta cells leaves the body with dangerously high blood sugar levels. A traumatizing ER trip certainly isn’t the best way to be diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease, and it can be quite a shock…

  • What is TZield, and Why is it so Revolutionary?

    What is TZield, and Why is it so Revolutionary?

    For decades, type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been a disease without a possible cure. Diagnosed most often in children and adolescents, it’s an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Once those cells are gone, they can’t regenerate, and patients are left managing the disease for life with…

  • What is Type 1 Diabetes?

    What is Type 1 Diabetes?

    Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease too often misunderstood as a condition caused by overconsumption of sugar or poor lifestyle choices. In reality, it’s a serious autoimmune disease characterized by a lack of insulin production and high blood sugar. The immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As this occurs,…


T1DES is a student-led organization committed to spreading awareness of type 1 diabetes diagnosis and promoting early detection. Through education, advocacy, and community outreach, we aim to…

First name

Last name

Email

Subject

Message

Success

Your form submitted successfully!

Error

Sorry! your form was not submitted properly, Please check the errors above.