Type 1 Diabetes

By DORCAS MENSAH

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 .When there is not enough insulin, sugar in the blood cannot be used by the body as fuel (ADA).

Types of Diabetes

Type 1

Type 2

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

Frequent Urination Increased thirst and hunger Weight loss Blurry Vision Feeling very tired

Causes of type 1

Family HistoryVirusesEnvironmental factors

Treatment of type 1 Diabetes

MedicationDiet Exercise

MEDICATION

Check blood sugar before insulin

Give yourself insulin as neededChange sitesWork closely with your

healthcare team

MEDICATION

DIET

Understanding how different food affect your blood sugar

Consumed low carbohydrate diet

DIET

EXERCISE

Check your blood sugar before exerciseExercise regularly, check with your

healthcare provider before any kind of exercise

REFERENCES

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Type 1 diabetes.http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-1/.Retrieved on October 10, 2014