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Dr Julia Blanchette explains how a micro video toolkit developed by her team can help young adults alleviate the financial stress of type 1 diabetes.

Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN; Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC; and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES discuss the challenges young adults with type 1 diabetes encounter, including managing their healthcare finances.

Diabetes care experts discuss practical strategies to help young adults with type 1 diabetes transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology care, and how families can support them during this transition.

Type 1 diabetes can be a daunting diagnosis for anyone, but it gets easier with time and knowledge. A good treatment plan can also reduce the risk of serious complications and help children lead normal life.

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

Study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds iLet bionic pancreas is better at managing blood glucose levels than existing care options.