What It’s Like to Screen Positive for Type 1 Diabetes: A Real-Life Perspective

Screening positive for type 1 diabetes can bring more questions than answers. In this session, you’ll hear from someone currently in the monitoring phase, along with a psychologist who offers tools for navigating the emotional impact and uncertainty of “what comes next.”

Key takeaways:

• Hear a personal account of life after a positive T1D screen—what it feels like and what’s involved
• Learn how to manage the emotional ups and downs of monitoring without a diagnosis
• Get expert insight from a psychologist on how to cope with uncertainty and stay grounded