by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that currently has no cure. However, it can be managed with proper treatment and care. The goal of diabetes treatment is to maintain blood sugar levels before and after meals within a healthy range. By doing so, you will feel better on a daily basis and will help prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. Talk to your doctor about what a healthy blood sugar range is for you.
The main components of treatment are:
Treatment may include the following:
References:
Diabetes causes. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases website. Available at: . Accessed December 31, 2012.
Diabetes type 1. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: . Updated December 28, 2012. Accessed December 31, 2012.
Type 1 diabetes. American Diabetes Association website. Available at: . Accessed December 31, 2012.
Last reviewed November 2012 by Kim Carmichael, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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