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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 History
Viruses
Environmental factors
Treatment of type 1 Diabetes
Medication
Diet
Exercise
MEDICATION
Check blood sugar before insulin
Give yourself insulin as needed
Change sites
Work 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 exercise
Exercise regularly, check with your
healthcare provider before any kind of
exercise
REFERENCES
http://sciencenordic.com/sites/default/files/ima
gecache/300x/syringe.jpg .Retrieve on October
10, 2014
Type 1 diabetes.http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-
basics/type-1/.Retrieved on October 10, 2014