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Key Takeaways for Screening and Diagnosis of T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

January 12th 2023

Kimberly Simmons, MD, provides resources for patients with T1D, and key takeaways for pediatricians screening for and diagnosing T1D in pediatric patients.

Blood Glucose Monitoring in T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

January 12th 2023

Tina Q. Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, discuss improved methods of monitoring blood glucose levels in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Emerging Treatments in T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

January 5th 2023

What treatments are currently available, or what treatments are in development, to try to slow the progression of type 1 diabetes [T1D]?

Approaching T1D Screening Retesting

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

January 5th 2023

Experts consider how often a patient with a family history of type 1 diabetes needs to be retested.

Lifestyle Management in T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

December 29th 2022

Tina Q Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, discuss lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet and glucose monitoring in the management of pediatric T1D.

Importance of Screening for T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

December 29th 2022

Tina Q Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, comment on early screening for pediatric T1D, screening options, and next steps once a child has tested positive for 2 or more autoantibodies.

Stages and Progression of T1D

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

December 22nd 2022

Kimberly Simmons, MD, reviews stages 1, 2, and 3 of pediatric T1D progression.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Kimberly Simmons, MD

December 22nd 2022

Tina Q Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, provide an overview of the prevalence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in pediatric patients as well as its risk factors.