Diabetes Type 1

What Causes Diabetes Type 1

People with Type 1 Diabetes symbol with D1 do not make insulin syinge with insulin

icon with finger and drop of blood Test your blood glucose levels

syringe with insulin Have your insulin injections every day

photo of plate with healthy meal Be very careful when and what you eat

symbol with running legs Exercise regularly

symbol with foot Check your feet for sores, calluses or cuts

symbol with image of doctor Visit the doctor and other diabetes health team members when you should

no smoking symbol Stop smoking

symbol with running legs Remember, insulin injections give your body the insulin it needs to use glucose for energy.

syringe with insulin You will get sick very quickly if you don't have your insulin injections.

person falling asleep at computer

Low insulin can make you feel tired.

person entering toilet

Low insulin can make you go to the toilet to pass urine.

person drinking from drink bottle

Low insulin can make you feel thirsty.

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

You could have problems with your: