" Your doctor is the best source of health information. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about your health or treatment."
To learn more about how you and your family can get screened for type 1 diabetes, visit The1Pledge.com.
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Ariel (Lawrence) Sarpeh is a paid spokesperson for Sanofi.
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through autoantibody screenings - underscoring the importance of disease awareness to reduce the likelihood of serious, sometimes life-threatening complications at diagnosis. This was exactly the ethos behind Sarpeh's blog and Instagram page "Just a Little Suga'" - and why she got involved in The 1 Pledge with Sanofi.
As Sarpeh mentions, "I knew I wanted to tell my story as a Black woman with type 1 diabetes and speak out about the importance of disease awareness. While I was fortunate to recognize my symptoms early, more must be done to reach Black and Brown communities that are often overlooked, especially when it comes to type 1 diabetes."
Now is the time to work to increase the understanding of type 1 diabetes in minority populations by underscoring the importance of early screening for the disease. "Information is a tool of empowerment," Sarpeh explains. "By spreading the word about type 1 diabetes screenings, we can help others gain early insight into their disease, allowing them time to better prepare and make well-informed choices about how to proceed."
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