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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Jun 2

Did you know that closed-loop systems can make managing blood glucose easier after childbirth? A recent UK study shows that these systems can be a real game-changer for those first few months with a new baby!
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#T1D #type1diabetes #diabetetype1 #dt1

Improving post-partum blood sugar management with “artificial pancreases” – BETTER

When you have type 1 diabetes (T1D) and you become a mother, you may face new challenges. After giving birth, insulin sensitivity (i.e., the body’s ability to use insulin) this sensitivity returns to ...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · May 20

Living with type 1 diabetes #T1D is more than just managing blood sugar. Visible devices, comments about food, and regular medical check-ups can all affect how we view our bodies, impacting self-esteem and leading to stress or discomfort. Discover more in our latest blog!

Type 1 diabetes and self-perception – BETTER

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is much more than monitoring blood sugar levels. It requires a constant commitment that involves paying attention to what you eat, administering and adjusting insulin...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · May 13

Medications in addition to insulin for #type1diabetes? 💊💊
Some adults living with #T1D use insulin adjuvants to improve blood sugar management. These treatments can help stabilize blood sugar, reduce insulin doses, or even promote weight loss.
Learn more in our latest blog 👇

Treating type 1 diabetes with insulin…and medication? – BETTER

Insulin is the cornerstone of type 1 diabetes (T1D) treatment. But, did you know that some people with T1D also use other types of medication—called insulin adjuvants—to improve their blood sugar leve...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Apr 28

🔎 Medical ID or not when living with type 1 diabetes?
According to data from the BETTER registry, less than half of people living with T1D wear a medical ID. But why?
Our latest study explores the factors influencing this decision.
🔗 Read the full blog here:

To wear or not to wear (a medical ID): that is the question (if you live with type 1 diabetes) – BETTER

A recent analysis of BETTER registry data reveals that medical IDs aren’t very popular with people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In a sample of 2,302 Quebecers aged between 14 and 83 and signed u...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Apr 22

🩺 Healthcare professionals, this event is for you!
Join Anne-Sophie Brazeau for an online conference on key findings from the Canadian T1D registry.
📩 Sign up for our newsletter & get your invite:
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#Type1Diabetes #T1D #HealthcareProfessionals

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Apr 17

Commercial or DIY artificial pancreas: what’s the best choice for T1D? A new study compared the effectiveness, safety, and user experience of two types of systems: commercials vs. DIY.
💡 Check out our latest blog to learn more about the study findings!
#wearenotwaiting #DIYAID #type1diabetes #T1D

Are open-source or commercial automated insulin delivery systems better for managing type 1 diabetes? – BETTER

Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be challenging, but technology is making it easier for some people. Automated insulin delivery systems (AIDs), also called an “artificial pancreas” or “closed-loop s...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Apr 14

🎉 5,000 people have joined the BETTER registry! 🎉
Thanks to you, research is moving forward and we’re improving our understanding of the realities faced by people living with type 1 diabetes and LADA in Canada.

#type1diabetes #BETTERregistry #diabetesresearch #T1D #LADA #Canada #PatientVoices

The BETTER registry reaches 5,000 participants – BETTER

We’re excited to share a major milestone for the BETTER project: more than 5,000 people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) in Canada have joined the BETTE...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Apr 9

🎉 Omnipod 5 now available in Canada! 🇨🇦
Since April 7, 2025, Omnipod 5 is officially on sale, but its availability is currently limited to Ontario and Nova Scotia. Other provinces are expected to follow in the coming weeks.
For more details (cost and coverage): type1better.com/en/omnipod-5...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Mar 18

Nearly 5,000 people across Canada have joined the BETTER registry—the first of its kind for individuals living with #T1D or #LADA. But what happens with this data? How is it protected? What have we learned ? How does it help improve care and support for people with T1D? Read our blog to learn more👇

What does the BETTER registry do? – BETTER

Nearly 5,000 Canadians have signed up to the BETTER registry, the first registry of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and parents of children who live with T1D. We thank you so much for taking part in...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Mar 3

BONNE NOUVELLE : Le système Ypsopump CamAPS FX est maintenant disponible à la vente au Canada ! ✨
👉 Découvrez notre guide pratique qui compare les différents systèmes hybrides approuvés au Canada pour plus d'infos.
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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Mar 3

BREAKING NEWS: The Ypsopump CamAPS FX system is now available for sale in Canada! ✨
👉 Check out our practical guide, which compares the different hybrid systems approved in Canada for more info.
🔗https://type1better.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hybrid-closed-loop-systems-characteristics.pdf

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Feb 19

🔬 A study is currently underway using data from the BETTER registry to explore other autoimmune diseases in type 1 diabetes and the associated risks. 💙

Join the registry now if you (or your child) live with type 1 diabetes or LADA in Canada 🇨🇦
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#T1D #research

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Feb 18

Type 1 diabetes and hair loss: what’s the connection? 🧐
Losing a few hairs in the shower is normal, but what if you start noticing more significant hair thinning? Can T1D play a role in hair loss?
Learn more in our latest article! ⬇️
#Type1Diabetes #T1D #HairLoss #DiabetesResearch #BetterRegistry

Can type 1 diabetes trigger hair loss? – BETTER

Each of us can lose up to 100 hairs per day from the 100,000 or more that grow on our heads, and that’s normal. It’s part of the hair cycle, in which hair grows and naturally falls out. So finding a h...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Feb 6

🥑 Low-carb diets and T1D: What’s the impact? 🍞❌
New research using BETTER registry data suggests that eating fewer carbs may help improve blood sugar management without increasing severe hypoglycemia risk.
📖 Discover our new blog to learn more !
#T1D #Type1Diabetes #LowCarb #DiabetesResearch #LADA

Low-carb diets: A good way to manage type 1 diabetes? – BETTER

If you, or your child, live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you know that blood sugar levels can vary significantly after meals. Mostly, it’s the amount of carbs you eat that affects your blood sugar. Sti...

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Feb 4

Here’s another study conducted using data from the BETTER registry—this one focused on stigma related to type 1 diabetes. 📊
Join the registry today or share it with your patients to help advance research and improve care. 🇨🇦
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#T1D #research #canada

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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Jan 29

If you live with type 1 diabetes or LADA, or if you have a child living with T1D in Canada, join the BETTER registry today to contribute to research and make your voice heard! 🇨🇦
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Type 1 BETTER @type1better.bsky.social · Jan 28

If you (or your child) are living with type 1 diabetes —or if you’re curious to learn more about it—discover the Type 1 BETTER project! 🌟

Join the movement: www.type1better.com

#T1D #type1diabetes #DT1 #canada #diabetes #diabete #research

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