T1D to 100 is a community by and for people living with Type 1 diabetes, as we navigate aging with T1D. You’ll find support, tools, and shared experiences to stay prepared, connected, and resilient.
A word of wisdom: Aging with T1D can feel overwhelming. Take a breath, start gently. Pick a topic to explore for a few minutes. Small moments of knowledge will build confidence and calm. At T1Dto100, you’re never alone. More about us.
Are You Prepared?
Living life with diabetes can be difficult, but being prepared from your everyday to emergencies makes it a little easier. Check out our guides and checklists to set yourself up for success living with Type 1 Diabetes!
Where Will You Live?
Finding the perfect living situation as you age is already a challenge, and being a T1D requires even more knowledge about your options. Read up on your options and what you should consider when picking the best environment for your golden years.
How Will Your Body Change?
As we age, there are many bodily changes we need to keep up with and even more to look out for with T1D. Know that you aren’t alone and there are plenty of ways to keep healthy and happy as an aging T1D.
How Are You Coping?
Finding joy as you age can happen in so many ways. Here are some suggestions on how to keep up with community, love, and intellectual stimulation for a healthier and happier time.
Be a T1D Aging Advocate!
Aging T1Ds is a demographic that needs to be advocated for but doesn’t have much support. Find ways to speak up so T1Ds can be heard!
What's Happening?
Part of learning more about yourself is connecting with the stories of others. Here we have several diverse T1D perspectives that will hopefully help you on your journey with T1D.
Significance of the Imagery
Our artwork reflects the journey of life for all of us—sometimes calm, sometimes bumpy. For those of us living with T1D, it reminds us that, even through twists and turns, we can find our way with strength, humor, resilience, and support from each other.
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What’s Happening?
Hear T1D perspectives firsthand with these stories to help you navigate being an aging T1D.
A Negative Attitude Towards Aging is Making You Age Faster
A growing body of research shows that how we think about aging can directly impact how well we age. Studies have found that people who hold negative beliefs about getting older tend to experience faster physical, mental, and cognitive decline. In contrast, those with more positive attitudes toward aging are more likely to stay active, eat well, and maintain better overall health outcomes.
Webinar: Memory Health in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Conversation with Nancy Allen, MS Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Utah College of Nursing
What’s normal aging… and what’s something more? Join us for an important conversation with Nancy A. Allen as we explore memory health in older adults living with Type 1 diabetes — and what you can actually do about it. You’ll learn how to recognize warning signs, understand how blood sugar and lifestyle impact brain health, and identify conditions that can mimic dementia — some of which may be treatable or even reversible. This isn’t about fear — it’s about clarity, confidence, and knowing your next step.
Looking for a Hospital-at-Home Partner? Here’s What to Know
Companies and health systems are offering hospital-at-home services, but before committing to any one, here are a few things you should know.