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What Causes Diabetes Type 1

People with Type 1 Type 1 DiabetesDiabetes do not make insulin Insulin.

How to Stay Well with Type 1 Diabetes

If you have Type 1 Diabetes you will need to:

Test your Blood Glucose LevelTest your blood glucose levels

Insulin InjectionsHave your insulin injections every day

Eat CarefullyBe very careful when and what you eat

Exercise RegularlyExercise regularly

Check your FeetCheck your feet for sores, calluses or cuts

Visit the DoctorVisit the doctor and other diabetes health team members when you should

Stop SmokingStop smoking

Energy Remember, insulin injections give your body the insulin it needs to use glucose for energy.

InsulinYou will get sick very quickly if you don't have your insulin injections.

Tired
Low insulin can make you feel tired.
Thirst
Low insulin can make you feel thirsty.
Going to the Toilet
Low insulin can make you need go to the toilet to pass urine.

Long Term Complications

If you do not eat healthy food, exercise regularly, or visit your doctor regularly,you can make yourself very sick.

Unwell

You could have problems with your:

  • Eyes
  • Feet
  • Heart
  • Kidneys
  • Nervous system

Diabetes: To The Point

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