Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. It accounts for around 8% of all diabetes cases and can be diagnosed at any age.
People with type 1 diabetes need insulin replacement for life — this is non-negotiable. Modern insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and hybrid closed-loop systems are making day-to-day management increasingly automated.
What you’ll find in our type 1 articles
- Diagnosis: blood tests, antibodies, C-peptide
- Insulin regimens and pump therapy
- CGM technology and time-in-range targets
- Hypoglycaemia and DKA prevention
- Living with type 1 — work, sport, pregnancy




