Type 1 Diabetes

Usually diagnosed in children and young adults, type 1 diabetes was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, the hormone necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar, the basic fuel for the cells in the body, is taken from the blood into the cells via insulin. Don't panic if you are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Although diabetes is a serious disease, people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.

Learn and know about the conditions associated with type 1 diabetes, and how to prevent them. These type 1 diabetes conditions include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis and celiac disease. Find out about insulin, how to choose blood glucose meters, managing and checking your blood glucose from the The American Diabetes Association.

Are you at risk? The American Diabetes Association offers this online diabetes evaluation.

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