Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin shots to live because their bodies cannot produce insulin. The goal of type 1 diabetes treatment is to maintain blood glucose levels as near to normal as safely possible. In young children, special consideration is given to the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when setting goals for blood glucose control.

Good nutrition, careful monitoring of carbohydrate and fat intake, and regular physical activity are also important to controlling type 1 diabetes and preventing long-term complications. See our Nutrition and Fitness section of this website to learn about healthy meal planning, counting carbohydrates, and more.