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 1diabetes (ADA).In Type 1 diabetes thebody 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 DiabetesType 1Type 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 1Family HistoryVirusesEnvironmental factors

By Dorcas Mensah

.MEDICATION

Check blood sugar before insulin

Give yourself insulin as needed

Change sites Work closely with your healthcare team

Treatment of type 1Diabetes

References:

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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