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20/08/2025

👁️‍🗨️ AI and Eye Health in Diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious complication of both and . Unfortunately, DR is also a leading cause of . But there's good news!

🔍 A new review by Italian researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) is already helping to transform retinopathy care. AI tools can:

✅ Improve early detection
✅ Boost screening rates
✅ Support faster, more accurate diagnosis
✅ Help clinicians manage patients more efficiently

For people with type 1 diabetes, AI-driven retinal screening could be a game changer—supporting earlier intervention and protecting sight.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Healthcare providers are optimistic, and policymakers are encouraged to invest in this cost-effective, life-changing tech.

Read more online at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2025.109139

17/08/2025

💙 Living with can be incredibly tough—not just physically, but emotionally too. A new review shows that from managing , along with life challenges and personal worries, can lead to . Such strain is linked to persistently high .

But there’s hope. 💡 A recent study found that psychological resilience and positive life events—like meaningful connections or good news—can help improve blood sugar.

The EMBARK trial showed that focusing on emotions in therapy can lead to lasting improvements in health. Experts from the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) are calling for more routine checks—not just on blood glucose, but on emotional wellbeing too. 📋

They recommend using simple questionnaires like the PAID scale, T1DAL and the T1-DDS to help spot diabetes-related distress early. Some researchers also suggest adding tools like the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to get a better picture of how life stress affects people with type 1 diabetes.

💬 Imagine filling out a short wellbeing survey before your diabetes appointment—so the conversation can be more about you, not just your numbers.

❤️👉 Takeaway: Supporting emotional wellbeing is just as important as the physical management of type 1 diabetes. Let’s keep pushing for care that looks at the whole person, not just the numbers. This could be a step toward more person-centred care.

Read more at https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.16540

12/08/2025

Celebrating all our fabulous young people across Australia, especially our Type1Screen

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11/08/2025

The T1D OBTAIN trial is nearing full recruitment.

If you have recently been diagnosed with , aged between 18-35 years, and would like to hear more about participating in this trial, submit an enquiry today on the ATIC website today - https://atic.svi.edu.au/get-in-touch/

LAST CHANCE - The T1D OBTAIN trial is nearing full recruitment. If you have recently been diagnosed with T1D, are aged between 18-35 and would like to hear more about participating in this trial, submit an enquiry today on the ATIC website today - https://atic.svi.edu.au/get-in-touch/

09/08/2025

🚨 Severe low blood glucose levels ( ) don’t just feel bad — they may raise the risk of heart problems too.

A large Swedish study found that adults with who experienced severe (requiring help or hospital care) had double the risk of serious heart complications in the following years.

💡 But there’s good news: people using intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitors ( ) had a 78% lower risk of heart-related hospitalisations after a severe low compared to those using traditional fingerstick monitoring.

👉 Better glucose awareness = fewer dangerous drops = safer hearts 💙

Read more at https://rdcu.be/evCDb

06/08/2025

A recent study followed 11 people for up to 7 years after receiving an (islet or in the release which helps control blood glucose levels). An islet cell transplant involves infusing pancreatic islet cells (from a deceased donor pancreas) into a person with , aiming to restore the body’s ability to produce insulin.

Here’s what the researchers found:
🔹 The transplanted cells stay strong for about 3 years before starting to slow down
🔹 Keeping at least 40% of normal cell function means many can stay off insulin long-term
🔹 Even having 20% or more of normal cell function can lead to good blood glucose control
🔹 Simple tests can help doctors track how well the cells are working over time

This study gives us important clues on how to make islet transplants last longer and improve life for people living with type 1 diabetes. 💙

So why doesn't everyone get one? Because of limited donor supply, immunosuppression risks, high cost and access is mainly through or select transplant centres.

into stem-cell derived islets and immune-protective technologies (that might eliminate the need for immunosuppression) is progressing rapidly. If these hurdles are overcome, cell-based therapies could become more widely accessible in the next decade.

Read more at https://doi.org/10.2337/db24-0729

03/08/2025

📊💙 Cholesterol patterns aren’t one-size-fits-all for kids with .

A new study tracked over 2,400 and with and found that cholesterol levels — especially LDL (the “bad” kind) — change with age, s*x, blood glucose control, and body weight.

📈 Girls saw increases in LDL as they aged, while boys’ LDL levels started dropping around age 12. Higher longer term blood glucose ( ) and were linked to higher LDL in both.

⚠️ Up to 42% of kids had LDL levels high enough to need treatment — especially teenage girls.

🔍 This research suggests it’s time for guidelines to tailor cholesterol treatment targets based on age and gender, not just use a single cut-off for everyone.

Read more at: https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.70055

31/07/2025

Yet another fantastic Breakthrough T1D Australia Summit! This year it was in sunny . But we still met people from and who travelled all the way to hear about the latest in , , and developments for people not yet, newly or long time diagnosed with .

Prof John Wentworth from Type1Screen was on the panel for the opening session talking about the rationale for family member screening:
1) the risk of is low, but slightly higher for family members when compared to the general population. 2) to prevent people from progressing to experience symptoms of because this means the body is already under severe stress from high blood sugar levels ( or even life threatening )
3) identify people who may benefit from aiming to delay or prevent diabetes progression. We are excited by a trial coming to Australia later this year through for those aged 1-35 years with early markers ( ).

Thanks to all those who attended, especially those who popped by our stand to say hello and even get screened! To find out more go to www.type1screen.org

29/07/2025

A 1-minute snippet of Prof John Wentworth talking about screening family members for at the Breakthrough T1D Australia Summit in Brisbane on Sunday; when, how often and why... take a listen. For more information go to www.type1screen.org

28/07/2025

A new analysis of 29 looked at whether , the first line medication treatment for , could help people with when used alongside .
The results:
• For adolescents, metformin slightly reduced insulin needs, (a marker of blood glucose levels), and cholesterol after 3 months.
• For adults, it also helped lower insulin needs, HbA1c, total , and body weight after 6 months.

However, it increased the risk of stomach-related side effects (like nausea or diarrhoea) in both age groups. These are common side effects with this medication.

Metformin didn’t affect the risk of ( ) or “good” HDL cholesterol.

Bottom line: Metformin may offer some benefits for people with , but are something to consider. Always best to talk to your to see what’s right for you.

Read more at https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.70060

25/07/2025

Atticus and Paloma participated in Type1Screen to support their little sister, Florence. Florence was diagnosed with at the start of this year when she was just 18 months old.

This fingerprick test for (earliest markers for development) gave Paloma and Atticus a tiny window into what Florence goes through every day.

What a wonderful sibling pair. Thankyou for helping to raise awareness for and you two.

And big thanks to your mumma for sharing this special photo of you two after taking your Type1Screen test.

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