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.
My curiosity before our talk was “Is it helpful to have a spouse or partner who also has type 1 diabetes, or is it a burden?” There are 88 years of combined experience living with T1D in the Cooke/Madden household—and a lot of love, support, humor and pump supplies. You’ll learn just how much diabetes is a strength in this marriage and what, based on this union, John said a few days later when asked, “If there were a stem cell cure without need for immunosuppressants would you take it?” When it came to John’s turn he answered, “Only if my wife did it. I wouldn’t want to do it unless she wanted to do it.”
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.
Companies and health systems are offering hospital-at-home services, but before committing to any one, here are a few things you should know.
What if the future of Type 1 diabetes included restoring the body’s ability to make insulin again? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Leonardo Ferreira as we explore promising research on beta cell replacement and what it could mean for people living with T1D — now and in the future. This is not a heavy science lecture — it’s a chance to understand the big ideas, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.