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Dealing With Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a chronic auto-immune condition that is
characterized by the body's inability to produce the right amount of insulin. It is currently affecting millions of people around the world.
This type of diabetes is treatable but is incurable. It can't be prevented as well. If you have type 1 diabetes, consider checking
some diabetes resources for patients and observing treatment methods.
Type 1 diabetes, also known as a juvenile disease, is one of the most rampant chronic diabetes and thyroid diseases that currently affect
millions of people around the world. Of all the people with diabetes, only around 5% to 10% (mostly young adults and children) is affected by this juvenile disease.
This auto-immune condition is characterized by the body's inability
to produce the right amount of insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes have an immune system that is activated to attack and destroy the endocrine cells in the pancreas known as beta cells that are
responsible for the production and secretion of pancreatic hormones like glucagon and insulin.
The reason behind the auto-immune reaction is still unknown.
However, experts believe that factors like the environment, viruses, and genes play an important role in the development of such
autoimmune disorder. Until this time, the researchers and scientists are still working to determine the exact causes of type 1 diabetes and the absolute cure diabetes related conditions. Dealing with type 1 diabetes This type of diabetes is treatable but is incurable. It can't be prevented as well. If you have type 1 diabetes, consider checking
some diabetes resources for patients and observing treatment methods.
Physical activities and exercise Physical activities like regular exercise are critical for your overall wellness. It can as well be beneficial in the management of type 1
diabetes. Regular exercise can help you get rid of long-term complications including blocked arteries and help improve the
insulin sensitivity of your body, thus making it easier to control, maintain, and/or manage blood glucose levels.
If you are still not diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, consider
maintaining or trying the diabetes prevention exercise to lower your risk most especially if such auto-immune condition runs in your blood.
Diabetic nutrition plan Everything that you put in your mouth can affect your body and health. That is why you should always watch over the food you eat
most especially if you have type 1 diabetes. It is also important that you know and understands how the different types of foods can affect your blood glucose levels.
If you are not sure which nutrition plan will work best for you, try seeking help and guidance from your doctor or from a licensed specialist at Chicago medical training center. Insulin Replacement Therapy Because your body can't be able to produce enough insulin, you to get
it using an artificial method or treatment like insulin replacement therapy. This therapy is done by injecting the insulin into the cells
through injections or an insulin pump. Apart from these two primary methods, researchers are still conducting various clinical trials to find other potential delivery methods, two of which are through nasal spray and patch.
Regular monitoring Patients with type 1 need to have their blood sugar levels closely and regularly monitored. High levels of sugar in the blood can lead to
serious complications including blindness and blocked arteries which can lead to heart attack.
Do not wait for the symptoms to show up before you check your blood sugar levels because even if you are feeling good, your blood
sugar may be at high level. One best way to monitor your blood sugar
level is through a device called glucometer. With just a small drop of your blood, you can be able to determine the glucose levels in your blood.
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