Living with early-stage
type 1 diabetes
Do you or does your child have early-stage type 1 diabetes?
Getting ready for what’s next with early-stage type 1 diabetes
Finding early-stage type 1 diabetes means that there are changes happening inside the body, even though you or your loved one may feel completely well.1
However you're feeling, just know, you don’t have to figure it all out today. We’re here to help you and your family navigate what comes next.
At first, it really felt like my life was over because I didn’t know a lot about type 1 diabetes… it was really important to meet people who also had type 1 [and] know that you’re not alone… it’s a great advantage that the diagnosis can be pushed forward.”
Your or your child’s initial autoantibody screening, along with a follow-up test may have indicated that type 1 diabetes has started to develop.1-3
If these results caught you off-guard, you aren’t alone. It can be really confusing to find out that you or your child has early-stage autoimmune type 1 diabetes (Stage 1 or Stage 2) when there aren’t any visible symptoms and you feel or your child feels totally fine.1
For more information about what your results mean visit:
Thinking about the future might feel daunting right now, but you have a whole team behind you. Click on the options below to find information for adults or for parents and caregivers of children living with autoimmune type 1 diabetes.
You can use the information as a guide alongside your doctor’s care, helping you to plan ahead, recognise symptoms and confidently adapt to life with early-stage type 1 diabetes:
References
- Sims EK, Besser REJ, Dayan C, et al. Diabetes. 2022;71(4):610-623.
- Phillip M, Achenbach P, Addala A, et al. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(8):1276-1298.
- Haller MJ, Bell KJ, Besser REJ, et al. Horm Res Paediatr. 2024;97(6):529-545.
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