# T1 Research **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/t1-research/62.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the T1 Research category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-t1-research-category/147)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-t1-research-category/147 "2017-03-22T05:55:27Z")
Research about Type 1 juvenile onset diabetes and LADA. --- ## [Well, I just got my assumptions about Type 1 busted wide open. There ain’t no simple with diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-i-just-got-my-assumptions-about-type-1-busted-wide-open-there-ain-t-no-simple-with-diabetes/16100)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-i-just-got-my-assumptions-about-type-1-busted-wide-open-there-ain-t-no-simple-with-diabetes/16100 "2026-06-11T14:55:20Z")
For those of you who aren’t aware, I am T2 but am keenly interested in all forms of diabetes mellitus. I have close friends and former co-workers with T1. So this morning this popped up in my morning email First lo… --- ## [Is Epstein-Barr virus also possibly linked to T1 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596 "2025-11-19T16:22:05Z")
Read this fascinating article a few days ago: Stanford Medicine scientists tie lupus to a virus nearly all of us carry I am just right now wondering if this activation mechanism of Epstein-Barr could also be linked to T… --- ## [First islet cell transplant without immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441 "2025-09-05T11:38:51Z")
A very interesting study by a Swedish-American collaboration of researchers was published recently. The focus of this study was islet transplantation without immunosuppression. This is supposedly the first time ever a ty… --- ## [Swedish study - higher risk developing T1DM in rural vs urban children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swedish-study-higher-risk-developing-t1dm-in-rural-vs-urban-children/15400)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swedish-study-higher-risk-developing-t1dm-in-rural-vs-urban-children/15400 "2025-08-09T03:07:37Z")
Just heard a little blurb on the morning news about this study. Haven’t been able to find the actual paper but did find an article with more information. This is just a statistical study and does not go into reasons.Inte… --- ## [Interesting study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study/15401)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study/15401 "2025-08-05T05:53:38Z")
--- ## [Survey opportunity for $100 gift card](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-opportunity-for-100-gift-card/15359)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-opportunity-for-100-gift-card/15359 "2025-07-22T14:30:14Z")
Here is an opportunity to take part in a research study. I think it’s just answering some questions and it might take an hour. And you get a $100 gift card. It’s being put on by the Beta Cell Foundation. The requiremen… --- ## [Curious about CGM Shelf Life (G7, Libre 3, etc.) in Different Countries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/curious-about-cgm-shelf-life-g7-libre-3-etc-in-different-countries/15372)
**Author:** [@ShichengZhou](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ShichengZhou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/curious-about-cgm-shelf-life-g7-libre-3-etc-in-different-countries/15372 "2025-07-21T14:28:23Z")
Hi everyone, I’m curious about the typical shelf life of CGM sensors that people receive in different parts of the world. In my experience with Dexcom G7, the time until the “Use By” date can range from 12 to 18 months. … --- ## [Viacyte--Cautiously Optimistic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/viacyte-cautiously-optimistic/1534)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/viacyte-cautiously-optimistic/1534 "2025-07-17T13:53:09Z")
Just saw this recently. Hopefully devices like these can offer a practical cure sooner than later. Immunosuppressive drugs are a deal-breaker for me though. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2142976-first-implants… --- ## [This genetic engineering project turns stem cells into mini organs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-genetic-engineering-project-turns-stem-cells-into-mini-organs/10623)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-genetic-engineering-project-turns-stem-cells-into-mini-organs/10623 "2025-05-26T19:26:58Z")
They picked livers: of course, they should have picked pancreases! It is a really interesting paper because it appears to be a new approach to engineering organs from stem cells. First, they studied what genes would l… --- ## [Vertex 264 trial fails :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-264-trial-fails/15209)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-264-trial-fails/15209 "2025-04-06T05:51:46Z")
Vertex news release on Friday: their 264 trial (encapsulated/protected islet cell device) failed in their phase 1/2 trial and they are not pursuing it further. This is so disappointing – I had high hopes about the succe… --- ## [Study finds lower cardiovascular risk for type 1 diabetes patients compared to type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-finds-lower-cardiovascular-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-patients-compared-to-type-2/15132)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-finds-lower-cardiovascular-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-patients-compared-to-type-2/15132 "2025-02-13T20:11:52Z")
A surprising finding? Type 1 diabetes appears to be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to type 2 diabetes: Open access article: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)02191-4/fulltext --- ## [The Virtual DCCT study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-virtual-dcct-study/15081)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-virtual-dcct-study/15081 "2025-01-17T12:21:58Z")
Researchers used machine learning techniques to add virtual CGM data to the famous DCCT study in order to assess the predictive value of CGM data for the development of diabetes complications. Free access research arti… --- ## [Always holding out hope for a cure in Liam’s life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698 "2024-06-09T18:16:29Z")
I know there are lots of unanswered questions but i read them all with excitement and hope. --- ## [Stem Cell Right or Wrong](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702 "2024-06-06T01:39:10Z")
Let your own conscious be your guide. I promised myself I would not be silent again & so here I am… About 10 years ago I was in a Pumpers Group in Tucson, Arizona. We got together once a month to share experiences & he… --- ## [New Lancet study on bihormonal closed-loop system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480 "2024-03-07T19:51:13Z")
The Lancet published a new study on a bihormonal (insulin and glucagon) artificial pancreas: Bihormonal fully closed-loop system for the treatment of type 1 diabetes: a real-world multicentre, prospective, single-arm tr… --- ## [Trial: first human implants of stem-cell-issued beta cells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-first-human-implants-of-stem-cell-issued-beta-cells/6592)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-first-human-implants-of-stem-cell-issued-beta-cells/6592 "2023-12-10T11:53:26Z")
This European trial uses ViaCyte’s stem cell line product PEC Direct, and has started implanting them in human subjects: dLife.com: First Human Trial of Stem Cell-derived Implants Underway in Type 1 Diabetes in Europe. … --- ## [Pigmented villanodular tynosivitis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pigmented-villanodular-tynosivitis/14244)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pigmented-villanodular-tynosivitis/14244 "2023-11-17T06:46:01Z")
Has anyone had this? Does it have any association with T1D? --- ## [Insurance & Omnipod 5 / Dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133)
**Author:** [@Amandaelizabethmorg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Amandaelizabethmorg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133 "2023-09-23T04:55:35Z")
Hi guys, I have been looking for some good advice related to insurance plans that fully cover the omnipod 5 and dex systems. Recently my Medicaid coverage ended and I’m running out of funds and my pods. --- ## [Mini-dose glucagon study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655 "2023-03-19T17:28:41Z")
Recently the results of a mini-dose glucagon study by Xeris Pharma were published. Their goal was to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycemia, but if this mini-dose product reaches the market, we can repurpose it for other … --- ## [Insulin not working how we thought it did](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658 "2023-03-12T21:38:12Z")
TLDR: Much of the insulin that diabetics currently put into their bodies may not actually be getting absorbed as expected. While the researchers emphasize that this is not outright dangerous for patients, it does show … --- ## [Six Dysfunctional Hormones of T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/six-dysfunctional-hormones-of-t1d/13478)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/six-dysfunctional-hormones-of-t1d/13478 "2023-01-15T19:37:37Z")
Thought I’d share this article, based on research, explaining why T1D is so difficult to manage. Hint: insulin can’t do the job of 6 hormones! --- ## [Successful transplant of pancreatic islets using local instead of global/long term immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800 "2022-06-18T17:46:10Z")
Not in humans yet, but in a large animal model and I’d expect human trials to be the next step. TLDR- They included a microgel with the islet transplant which “resulted in robust glycemic control, sustained C-peptide le… --- ## [WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024)
**Author:** [@niewiem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/niewiem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024 "2022-06-25T17:48:15Z")
WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid? Can someone take what a diabetic is allowed to take while having covid? what painkillers, what pills, what medications to reduce temperature The answer to this question s… --- ## [Recently-diagnosed T1D patients taking Verapamil required less daily insulin and had immunomodulatory benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recently-diagnosed-t1d-patients-taking-verapamil-required-less-daily-insulin-and-had-immunomodulatory-benefits/12487)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recently-diagnosed-t1d-patients-taking-verapamil-required-less-daily-insulin-and-had-immunomodulatory-benefits/12487 "2022-06-18T17:12:11Z")
I’m on an ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril) for BP control now. Maybe this is a good reason to switch over to this calcium channel blocker to do the same thing if its got other benefits. Full article here- Exploratory study … --- ## [Interesting drugs in development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427 "2022-03-06T18:57:06Z")
These are still in early development, but both sound like promising approaches to reduce hypoglycemia: Even earlier: I know many folks on here who are not worried about hypos, but for us, hypos are a barrier that pre… --- ## [New process grows insulin-producing Beta cells from stem cells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-process-grows-insulin-producing-beta-cells-from-stem-cells/6713)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-process-grows-insulin-producing-beta-cells-from-stem-cells/6713 "2021-11-19T00:14:25Z")
This is really cool, and a step I have been waiting for for years: finally, scientists have been able to differentiate stem cells into beta cells that efficiently produce insulin. The process works in vivo (i.e. within a… --- ## [Experimental research into vaccines against T1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimental-research-into-vaccines-against-t1-diabetes/11819)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimental-research-into-vaccines-against-t1-diabetes/11819 "2021-09-13T03:12:20Z")
This article reviews several projects that investigate the use of vaccines against T1 diabetes: Scientists Are Creating Vaccines For Type 1 Diabetes Nothing earthshaking—interesting nonetheless. At least one of them is… --- ## [New insights into the role of HDL in heart disease risk of T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337 "2020-12-13T21:14:07Z")
Really fascinating. --- ## [Tandem Control-IQ study in children 6-13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213 "2020-09-03T19:18:24Z")
Control-IQ has been studied in children aged 6-13. The results have been published last week in NEJM: “A total of 101 children underwent randomization (78 to the closed-loop group and 23 to the control group); the glyca… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/t1-research/62.md?page=1)