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Chrissy Teigen Joins Sanofi to Raise Awareness for Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes

In a powerful move, Sanofi, a prominent player in diabetes care, has enlisted renowned author, entrepreneur, and mother Chrissy Teigen as the celebrity advocate for their Screen For Type 1 initiative. This partnership, revealed on Type 1 Diabetes Day, marks a significant effort to enhance diabetes education across the nation, particularly emphasizing the critical importance of early risk detection.

Chrissy Teigen has a deeply personal connection to the cause. Her son, Miles, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes unexpectedly at just six years old, leading to a harrowing hospitalization due to complications associated with the condition. Unfortunately, this experience is not unique; approximately 64,000 Americans receive a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes each year, with nearly 40% unaware of their condition until they face a medical emergency. Teigen aims to share her journey to help other families understand the necessity of early screening.

"Our family had no prior knowledge of type 1 diabetes before 2024—when I say nothing, I mean nothing at all," Teigen shared. "We were overwhelmed and frightened when Miles was diagnosed. He’s a true warrior as a type 1 diabetes patient, and we learn how to manage this disease together every day. Knowing about it beforehand would have positively impacted all aspects of our lives. I urge everyone to be proactive and speak with your doctors about screening for type 1 diabetes."

Nadia Fontaine, head of the US Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes Franchise at Sanofi, expressed her commitment to this initiative, stating, "It’s unacceptable that countless individuals only discover their type 1 diabetes status upon serious health troubles. Partnering with Chrissy Teigen brings energy and resonance to our mission, showing families why early detection is so vital."

Screening for type 1 diabetes involves a straightforward blood test that checks for autoantibodies associated with the condition—often even before symptoms manifest. While it’s crucial to understand that type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, early detection through screening can provide families with essential time to prepare and strategize for managing the disease before facing significant complications.

For more resources and tools regarding early type 1 diabetes screening, individuals can visit ScreenForType1.com. Sanofi encourages everyone interested in learning about screening options to consult with their healthcare providers.

In addition to Teigen, other influencers are participating as paid advocates for Sanofi’s Screen For Type 1 movement, helping elevate awareness about this crucial health issue.

About Sanofi

Sanofi operates as a global healthcare innovator with a mission focused on harnessing the miracles of science to enhance lives. Their dedicated teams across the globe work diligently to reshape healthcare practices and provide life-changing treatment alternatives and vital vaccine protection to millions worldwide, prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility throughout their endeavors. Notably, Sanofi is publicly traded on EURONEXT SAN and NASDAQ under the symbol SNY.