Diabetes Type 1

How Nicole Turned Her Diagnosis into Strength and Inspiration for Herself and Others

In a cozy house in Zaandam lives Nicole (48), together with her husband Wim and their two cats. She describes herself as adventurous and sporty, with a passion for painting and exploring nature during her travels. But behind that positive appearance lies a lifelong challenge: since the age of six, Nicole has lived with type 1 diabetes. It has shaped her life, both personally and professionally, but it has never stopped her from exploring new paths.

No More or Less Severe – Living with Diabetes is Always There

Hilde (35) says it without hesitation, her voice determined. She is the mother of Koreanne (10) and Tije (8), married to Chris, and lives in Uithuizen, the northernmost point of the Netherlands. Their lives changed forever when their son Tije, then four years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Need to identify risk of developing autoimmune type 1 diabetes? Test for autoantibodies!

Anti-islet autoantibodies that target proteins associated with beta-cells serve as biomarkers of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) development.¹ The number of detectable autoantibodies through screening correlates with risk of developing autoimmune T1D.² Assays for detecting autoimmune T1D have shown high sensitivity and specificity.^3,4

Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

The Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) field is evolving. Recognition of the presymptomatic stages in T1D is growing.^1-4  The clinical benefits of early detection of T1D are being highlighted.^3-4 Programmes focusing on early detection through testing and screening for presymptomatic autoimmune T1D are increasingly offered to risk populations and the general population.^1,2

The Complex Burden of Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Global Developments in Early Detection of Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Curious about the characteristics of pre-symptomatic- and stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes? Interested in learning about the potential benefits of screening for autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes? This short film gives you an overview of recent developments in diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, showcasing how early detection efforts can benefit those who need it the most.

Infographic: Impact of Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

This infographic summarizes survey data^* about the impact that families in the Netherlands and Belgium have felt when being diagnosed with autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Detectability of Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Systematic early detection of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes might be a new way to avoid acute and chronic complications of the condition.^1-5 This new approach may play a role as a revolutionary shift, helping to shape the future of Type 1 Diabetes management.²

Time to Rethink T1D?

Start to think differently about Type 1 Diabetes by considering the pre-symptomatic stages of the condition and how it affects people of all ages and their families.

Highlights ATTD 2024

Diabetes en ramadan: ORION studie

Ondanks de mogelijkheid voor een medische uitzondering, bleek uit een groot wereldwijd onderzoek dat vier van de tien moslims met diabetes type 1 en acht van de tien moslims met diabetes type 2 meer dan vijftien dagen vasten tijdens de ramadan.²