November is Diabetes Awareness Month and I take care of a lot of kids with Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease. It can be triggered by a variety of things, but often a recent viral infection. People with T1DM need insulin to survive. They can’t make lifestyle changes or cut out sugar to “cure them”. Merch available at Shop LadySpineDoc Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician | Dr.