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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has finally recognized the elevated risk of COVID-19 to people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

This recognition now officially moves people with T1D into the 1c priority group, nationally.

The JDRF deserves credit in being part of this victory. Organizational leaders, representing JDRF research and advocacy, engaged extensively with the CDC, sharing the growing body of scientific evidence that adults with T1D are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, similar to adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

I contributed an article myself on this on a study held in the U.K. that found people with T1D, if hospitalized, were even more at risk of death than people with T2D.

This new prioritized access to vaccines will save lives and reduce the risks of additional COVID-19 complications for those of us with T1D. No matter what state you live in, it’s my understanding that you are now eligible for a vaccine regardless of your age. Hallelujah, and thanks to everyone who fought to make this happen!