Type 1 diabetes: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Diabetes Academy: Resources and Solutions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sorin Ioacara Medically reviewed Last reviewed: 1 July 2026

Type 1 diabetes epidemiology

Type 1 diabetes commonly occurs in children and young people, but can also occur in adults at any age.

Diagnosis and staging

How type 1 diabetes is diagnosed and what its stages of progression are.

Autoimmunity in type 1 diabetes

Autoimmunity in type 1 diabetes can be humoral (autoantibodies) or cellular (T lymphocytes).

Technology and devices

Glucose sensors and insulin pumps now each have a dedicated, continuously expanding section. Explore them below.

Glucose sensors (CGM)

Continuous glucose monitoring: how sensors work, types, prescription and practical use.

In expansion Explore sensors

Insulin pumps

Delivering insulin with a pump: technology, function and automated systems paired with the sensor.

In expansion See pumps

The following sections are in preparation

The topics below are currently being written and reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sorin Ioacara. The materials already available can be consulted, but they will be expanded and updated in the coming period.

In preparation

Type 1 diabetes care

Type 1 diabetes care involves glucose monitoring, correct insulin dosing, diet and physical activity.