Type 1 Diabetes
Home Treatment
People who have type 1 diabetes need to work closely with their doctors to find the right balance of diet, insulin, and exercise to keep their blood sugar levels within a target range. That combination will vary over time, especially for children.
Daily treatment for diabetes includes:
- Taking multiple insulin injections or using an insulin pump.
- Eating a healthful diet that spreads carbohydrate throughout the day.
- Getting physical activity.
- Checking blood sugar levels several times a day and, when necessary, during the night.
Other steps to take
People with type 1 diabetes also need to:
- Wear medical identification
at all times so that, in case of emergency, health professionals can see that they have diabetes.
- Treat high and low blood sugar levels quickly to prevent an emergency.
- Take extra care of their feet, gums, and teeth to prevent problems that may develop because of high blood sugar.
- Know how to adjust their diet or insulin doses when they are sick or when they become pregnant.
- Have regular medical checkups to monitor the disease and adjust treatment as needed.
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: September 17, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism | |
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