Type 1
diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously
known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of
the disease.
In type 1
diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The body breaks down the sugars
and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for
energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the
bloodstream into the cells of the body. With the help of insulin therapy and
other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and
live long, healthy lives.
Living With
Type 1 Diabetes
There are
many components to proper management of type 1 diabetes.
Exercise
& Type 1 Diabetes
With type 1,
it’s very important to balance your insulin doses with the food you eat and the
activity that you do.
For Parents
& Kids
Diabetes is
a disease that affects the whole family, especially when a child is diagnosed.
Explore:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1
Research Highlights
While the
Association’s priority is to improve the lives of all people impacted by
diabetes, type 1 diabetes is a critical focus of the organization. More than
one-third of our research portfolio is dedicated to projects relevant to type 1
diabetes.
Insulin
& Other Injectables
Learn more
about when, why and how insulin therapy works for people with type 1 and type 2
diabetes.
Safe at
School
Make sure
your child's school is prepared to handle diabetes.
Guide to
Raising a Child with Diabetes, 3rd Edition
An
invaluable parenting tool, featuring the latest advances in diabetes care, plus
parenting advice from diabetes experts. Learn to navigate through the normal
activities of childhood and raise your kids to be strong, confident, and
capable of managing their own diabetes care.
Hyperglycemia
(High Blood Glucose)
Watch for
symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and learn how to treat it.
Hypoglycemia
(Low Blood Glucose)
Treat
hypoglycemia (sometimes called an insulin reaction) as soon as possible.
Doctors,
Nurses & More
Work with
your doctors to create the best treatment plan for you.
Sports &
Recreation
Exercise and
physical activity are good for everyone and especially important for children
with diabetes. Just remember to check blood glucose (blood sugar) often –
before and after exercise.
Patient
Education Materials - Type 1 Diabetes
This
two-page introduction to type 1 diabetes is in PDF format so you can download
it, print it, and hand it out to patients.
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