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Kya Epps knows how to move fast. The University of Cincinnati sprinter is a school record holder and Big 12 100-meter champion. She’s also using her platform to encourage other athletes living with type 1 diabetes. According to Cincinnati Athletics, Epps was diagnosed in eighth grade, just before starting high school. As she learned about diabetes and insulin, she was also discovering how far her talent on the track could take her. Her experience sparked an interest in diabet

Members of Beyond Type 1’s 2025 Beyond Type Run team pass Mile 8 during the TCS New York City Marathon, cheered on by supporters along the course. Members of Beyond Type 1’s 2025 Beyond Type Run team pass Mile 8 during the TCS New York City Marathon, cheered on by supporters along the course. A marathon finish line is worth celebrating. But for one team heading to New York City this fall, the message they carry matters just as much as the miles. Beyond Type 1’s "Beyond Type R

Imagine screening for type 2 diabetes by reading a short story into your phone. No appointment to get started—just 20 seconds of your voice. That’s the possibility behind research presented at the 2026 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Researchers found that artificial intelligence could identify subtle differences in speech associated with type 2 diabetes, potentially helping more people find out whether they need a blood test. The

For years, type 2 diabetes was often described as a condition that could be managed but would inevitably progress over time. Research is increasingly showing that the story may be more complicated — and, for some people, much more encouraging. A new study found that more than half of younger adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes who participated in an intensive diet-and-exercise program achieved diabetes remission after six months. That’s a pretty significant finding. The r

A school day involves a lot more than classroom lessons. There are lunches, sports, field trips, after-school activities, and unexpected changes in routine. For a student with diabetes, the right support can help them feel safe and fully included in all of it. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) explores this topic in an episode of its Diabetes Day by Day podcast called “Supporting Students With Diabetes at School.” Guest Crystal Woodward, the ADA’s vice president of lega

Football season is back, and fans living with type 1 diabetes have a few extra reasons to cheer. Imagine being a young athlete who checks your blood sugar before practice, then turning on an NFL game and seeing someone with the same diagnosis. That kind of visibility matters. It’s a reminder that diabetes can be part of your life without defining your ambitions. Here are seven players living with type 1 diabetes who are connected to NFL teams this season: * Mark Andrews — Bal

An extra trip to the bathroom. A glass of water that doesn’t quite quench your thirst. Feeling unusually tired. Each change might seem easy to brush off on its own. Together, though, they can be signs that something needs attention. That’s the idea behind a study published in Advances in Physiology Education. Instead of giving people a list of facts to memorize, a team from Wingate University School of Pharmacy in North Carolina, used a story to help community members recogni

Managing type 2 diabetes can involve a lot of moving parts: appointments, medications, glucose checks and changes to daily routines. For someone with ADHD or autism, the way that care is explained and organized can make a real difference. New research suggests this overlap deserves more attention. In an analysis of U.S. health records, ADHD and autism were more common among people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 20 than among similar people without type 2 diabetes.

Figuring out what to cook can be challenging—especially when you’re also trying to manage your blood sugar. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association has created a free online resource that makes meal planning much easier. The ADA’s Diabetes Food Hub features more than 1,600 recipes that meet the organization’s nutrition guidelines. The collection includes everything from breakfasts and family dinners to snacks and desserts, proving that eating with diabetes does not hav

Peg Olsen in a photo featured on the UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence website (link is at the end of the article below) Peg Olsen in a photo featured on the UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence website (link is at the end of the article below) When Peg Olsen was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age nine, managing the condition looked dramatically different than it does today. Her mother had to boil Peg’s urine on the stove several times a day to estimate her glucose levels

Happiness sometimes arrives in very small packages. For someone living with type 1 diabetes, it might be a perfectly timed snack, a quiet glucose monitor or the discovery of an emergency supply that was placed exactly where it was supposed to be. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation recently highlighted some of the everyday moments that bring joy to people with type 1 diabetes. Inspired by that idea, here are a few small but meaningful diabetes victories worth celebrating: 1. W

Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital A vaccine first used against tuberculosis more than 100 years ago is being studied for a very different purpose: improving blood sugar control in people with long-standing type 1 diabetes. In a small clinical trial, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found that repeated doses of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine—better known as BCG—appeared to change the way certain white blood cells use energy. The m