T1D Strong

Raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes and empowering individuals living with It.

12/05/2025

Known to many as “The Numbers Guy,” Matt Vande Vegte has turned his type 1 diabetes into a source of strength and purpose.

Through his FTF Warrior brand, he empowers others to take charge of their health, mindset, and life. A certified master trainer, nutritionist, former EMT, podcaster, bestselling author, and Ironman athlete, Matt proves that no diagnosis defines your limits.

His best-selling book, The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula, simplifies complex topics and offers actionable steps to fitness, nutrition, mental health and blood glucose management.

But the journey wasn’t always easy for Vande Vegte, who’s faced his own mental health challenges.

🩸Learn Matt's story: https://bit.ly/49yB1hK

12/03/2025

Traveling with type 1 diabetes (T1D) this holiday season? Here are our top 10 tips to help the process flow as smoothly as possible!

👉 Get more holiday travel tips: https://bit.ly/4odsRPq

Safe travels and happy holidays from the Type 1 Strong team. 💙

12/01/2025

Today, Justin Eastzer is well-known and beloved in the diabetes community as Diabetech Justin . But before he was helping thousands understand diabetes technology, his life took an unexpected turn at age 30.

After showing typical signs of diabetes, Justin was diagnosed with type 2 (T2D) and started on Metformin. He still felt unwell and eventually switched physicians. The new doctor put him on long-acting insulin, but that wasn’t the answer either.

“For six months, I just felt like I wasn’t being heard, and no one was like, ‘Let’s get you tested for type 1 diabetes (T1D).’”

🩸This is Justin’s story: https://bit.ly/44vCHoK

11/28/2025

Imagine a future without type 1 diabetes…

Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet is leading the charge.

This international network of top researchers, endocrinologists, and healthcare teams is dedicated to preventing and delaying type 1 diabetes (T1D).

They offer free risk screening for relatives of people with T1D and conduct groundbreaking studies to slow or stop disease progression.

Discover how TrialNet is helping shape the future of T1D prevention at trialnet.org/participate.

11/26/2025

Did you know that if you test positive for two or more autoantibodies, your risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) within 10 years rises to 75%, and your lifetime risk approaches 100%?

That sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be.

Knowledge gives you time. Power. Options.
Early T1D screening can help you prepare, act, and protect your health.

Learn your risk and explore your pathway to prevention at Type1Strong.org/Screening.

11/24/2025

“I was 33, fit, eating healthy, training for a 150-mile bike ride,” she recalled. “When my OB said, ‘You’re diabetic,’ I thought, ‘That doesn’t make any sense.’ And when she said it was gestational diabetes, I knew that wasn’t right either.”

Katie’s story isn’t unique. It’s another reminder of how often adults with new-onset T1D are misdiagnosed, even when their symptoms and insulin needs suggest otherwise.

Learn more about the importance of early T1D detection at Type1Strong.org/Screening.

Thank you for sharing your story, Katie! 💙

11/21/2025

Your path to prevention starts with awareness.

If type 1 diabetes (T1D) runs in your family, you may qualify for free early screening through Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet .
✅ Ages 2–45 with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) with T1D
✅ Ages 2–20 with a second-degree relative (aunt, uncle, cousin, grandparent, niece, or nephew) with T1D
✅ Or ages 2–45 who’ve previously tested positive for T1D-related autoantibodies

You must not have been diagnosed with diabetes to qualify.

💡 Learn more about your pathway to prevention at Type1Strong.org/Screening.

Early screening can save lives, maybe even yours!

11/19/2025

Most people don’t know they—or their kids—are at risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D). Until it’s too late.

Early screening can detect T1D before symptoms start, helping prevent emergencies like DKA and opening doors to prevention trials.

Take two minutes to learn more: Type1Strong.org/Screening

11/17/2025

Can you imagine receiving two life-changing diagnoses just two months apart?
That’s exactly what happened to Caroline Gill and her daughter.

When Caroline’s daughter started showing signs of celiac disease, she thought, “There’s no way.”

Having lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since age eight, Caroline feared what might come next.

The link between celiac and T1D is strong, but having one doesn’t always mean you’ll develop the other.

Still, when her daughter wet the bed one night, Caroline trusted her gut—and took action.

Find out what happened next: https://bit.ly/4h5UR5L

11/14/2025

Early screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) can save lives—maybe even yours.

Most people don’t realize T1D can be detected before symptoms appear. Knowing your risk means catching it early, preventing DKA, and getting the right care sooner.

Find out where you stand at Type1Strong.org/Screening.

11/12/2025

The stages of type 1 diabetes (T1D) matter, especially if you don't have it or don't understand your risk. And everyone should! T1D does not discriminate.

You can get T1D regardless of age or family history.

Learn your risk and all about the stages of T1D at Type1Strong.org.

11/11/2025

Today, Lisa Cerezo celebrates her achievement of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels within her target range. She is giving her body what it truly needs, but her journey didn't start off this way...

Lisa began in a place of constant frustration due to a misdiagnosis that could have led to serious long-term health issues.

This is the start of Lisa's misdiagnosis story. 💙
👉 Get the full picture: https://bit.ly/47CQLh1

👋 Have a misdiagnosis story to share with our team? Send us a message! We'd love to hear from you.

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