1. 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
Type 1 Diabetes
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2. Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
 Frequent Urination
 Increased thirst and hunger
 Weight loss
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 Blurry Vision
 Feeling very tired
Causes of type 1
Family History
Viruses
Environmental factors
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Treatment of type 1Diabetes
.MEDICATION
Check blood sugar
before insulin
Give yourself insulin
as needed
Change sites
Work closely with
your healthcare team
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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