Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
What About Diabetes? People with type 1 diabetes should eat a different type of diet. A treatment plan, also known as a diabetes management plan, helps people control their diabetes and stay healthy and active. Each person's plan is different, depending on each person's health needs and the suggestions of the diabetes care team. Basics of Diabetes Treatment The first thing to understand when it comes to treating diabetes is your blood sugar, which is the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a sugar that comes from the foods we eat and is also formed and stored in the body. It is the main source of energy for the body's cells and reaches them through the blood. Glucose enters cells with the help of the hormone insulin. So how are blood glucose levels related to type 1 diabetes? People with type 1 diabetes can no longer make insulin. This means that glucose stays in the bloodstream and does not enter cells, causing blood sugar to rise too high. High blood sugar can ma...