“T1D is a complex autoimmune disease. While our understanding of the disease has advanced significantly, we are still diligently working on the path to better treatments, new therapies, and ultimately, cures for T1D.” November was National Diabetes Month NEWPORT – When she graduated from Salve Regina University in May 2023, the future that Grace Brogno envisioned excited her. She’d earned her nursing degree and that summer, she passed the National Council Licensure Examination, which allowed her to practice. She began working at South County Hospital. But something was wrong. “I was working on the telemetry floor and I put on … Continue reading Progress and hope for treatment of type 1 diabetes, T1D, an autoimmune form of the disease that can affect children and adults. But challenges and disparities remain as scientists work toward a cure.