Doctor Prevented Type 1 Diabetes After 40 Years - What Worked and What Every Family Should Know

In this episode, Madi sits down with Dr. Larry Deeb, a pediatric endocrinologist with more than 40 years of experience caring for children with diabetes and a former president of the American Diabetes Association.

Over 4 decades in practice, Dr. Deeb has witnessed diabetes care evolve from urine glucose testing to automated insulin delivery systems. But what he shares in this conversation goes far beyond technology. He walks through a recent case that may suggest type 1 diabetes can be delayed, and possibly prevented, in certain high risk situations when families are identified early and closely monitored.

They discuss what antibody screening can reveal, how TrialNet works, and why early detection may matter for some families with a history of type 1 diabetes. Dr. Deeb also shares lessons learned from global diabetes care through Life for a Child, highlights the importance of collaboration between providers and patients, and explains why curiosity may be one of the most important traits in medicine.

This conversation also explores the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes in children, how early signs may sometimes be overlooked, and why perfection is never the goal when managing blood sugar. Dr. Deeb offers a powerful mindset shift that many people living with diabetes may find grounding, focusing on living with diabetes rather than for it.

📌 In this episode, you will learn

✨How diabetes treatment has changed over the last 40 years
✨What antibody screening may reveal before diagnosis
✨Why not everyone with antibodies develops type 1 diabetes
✨How early intervention might delay progression in some cases
✨The role of TrialNet for families with a history of type 1 diabetes
✨Key differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes in children
✨Why collaboration and perspective matter in diabetes care
✨How technology may continue to reduce the daily burden of management
✨Why time in range matters more than perfection
✨What it really means to live with diabetes instead of for it

🔗 Resources mentioned:

TrialNet screening information may be helpful for families with a loved one who has type 1 diabetes. More information can be found at⁠ https://www.trialnet.org⁠
Learn more about Life for a Child at⁠ https://lifeforachild.org⁠
For additional diabetes education resources, visit⁠ https://directdiabetes.com

⁠ This conversation may challenge the idea that diabetes management has to be rigid, overwhelming, or perfect to be successful.

For many people, progress looks like curiosity, collaboration, and giving yourself permission to live your life while managing diabetes along the way.

Hope, perspective, and optimism are woven throughout this episode, especially for families navigating uncertainty or newly diagnosed seasons.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication.