type 1 diabetes

Does sugar cause diabetes? The answer is probably no

This article will dig into the science as to whether sugar is actually linked to or causes diabetes. The answer is probably not.

BCG vaccine showing promise for type 1 diabetes — UPDATED

The BCG vaccine, usually used to prevent tuberculosis, will be starting a new phase 2 clinical trial to treat diabetes in children.

Increased risk of Type 1 diabetes in children after COVID-19

New published research shows that children have a significantly higher risk of type 1 diabetes after COVID-19. Another reason for vaccines.

The old BCG vaccine may help treat cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s

by Michael Simpson
2023-02-22
Alzheimer's disease, BCG vaccine, Cancer, Diabetes, Neurological

The 100 year old BCG vaccine, which prevents tuberculosis, may be useful in treating cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 1 diabetes.

Big Pharma is NOT hiding the cure to type 1 diabetes

Debunking the myth that Big Pharma has a secret cure for type 1 diabetes so that they can sell more expensive insulin.

Do COVID-19 vaccines cause diabetes? No, just another anti-vax myth

Here we go again, anti-vaxxers are now claiming that COVID-19 vaccines cause type 1 or 2 diabetes. I don’t think I’m over-exaggerating when I say that each new day brings a new claim about COVID-19 vaccines that is easily debunked.

At least I can find the reason, albeit requiring some contortions of logic and science, behind this claim. However, typical of anti-vaxxers, they take it several steps too far.

Anti-vaxxers have tried and failed, to link vaccines with type 1 diabetes. And we know that COVID-19 itself might increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. But is there a link between COVID-19 vaccines either type of diabetes? No.

COVID-19 linked to type 1 diabetes – another reason for the vaccine

Well, if you need another reason to get the COVID-19 vaccine, then it should be that the disease itself may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. Along with many other long-term health issues, some people may develop type 1 diabetes after an acute COVID-19 infection.

I want to briefly discuss this consequence of the disease because the long-term healthcare issues resulting from a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are deeply concerning.