Type 1 Diabetes

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

According to American Diabetes

Association (ADA), Type 1 Diabetes

usually diagnosed in children and

young adult. It was used to be called

Juvenile Diabetes About 5% of

Americans are diagnosed with Type 1

diabetes (ADA).In Type 1 diabetes the

body does not produce Insulin. Insulin

is a hormone that is needed to change

sugar, starches and other food into

energy needed for daily life.

Types of Diabetes

Type 1

Type 2

When there is not enough insulin,

sugar in the blood cannot be used

by the body as fuel (ADA).

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Type 1 Diabetes

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

Frequent Urination

Increased thirst and hunger

Weight loss

Blurry Vision

Feeling very tired

Causes of type 1 Family History

Viruses

Environmental factors

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.MEDICATION

Check blood sugar before insulin Give yourself insulin as needed Change sites Work closely with your healthcare team

Treatment of type 1Diabetes

References: http://sciencenordic.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/300x/syringe.jpg http://www.novolog.com/InsulinDiabetes/Type1Diabetes.aspx?campaign=000730604&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=+diabetes%20+type1& Phone (908)451-3012 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ

DIET : Understanding how different food affect your blood sugar Low carbohydrate diet

Exercise: Check your blood sugar before exercise Exercise regularly, check with your healthcare provider before any kind of exercise